ENGAGE A supplement to the Colorado Springs Business Journal
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Table of Contents Greetings from the Mayor.......................................3 Welcome from Dennis Hisey, El Paso Board of County Commissioners Chair ................................4 Welcome from Don Marostica, Executive Director, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade...................................................6 General William Jackson Palmer.............................7 Population, Income, Age...................................... 10 Cost of Living....................................................... 11 Taxes................................................................... 11 Construction........................................................ 12 Commercial Real Estate....................................... 13 Industries............................................................. 13 Utilities................................................................. 14 Government......................................................... 15 Local Industry Program....................................... 22 Top 100 Primary Employers................................ 24 Wage / Salary...................................................... 26 Incentives............................................................ 27 Billet Racing Products.......................................... 30 Fortune 500 Companies...................................... 31 Top 10 Public Employers..................................... 31 Everest University Online..................................... 32 Catamount Institute.............................................. 33 Colorado Springs Airport..................................... 34 Colorado Springs Airport Business Park.............. 36 Denver International Airport................................. 37 The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce....................................................... 38 The Pikes Peak Workforce Center........................ 40 The Colorado Springs Business Journal.............. 40 Colorado Procurement and Technical Assistance............................................ 42 The Southern Colorado Business Partnership...... 42 Small Business Development Center................... 42 The Colorado Springs Diversity Forum................ 42 Chamber Rising Professionals............................. 44 Colorado Springs Young Professionals................ 44 Attractions & Events............................................ 46 Lodging............................................................... 50 Pikes Peak........................................................... 52 The BROADMOOR............................................... 53 Colorado Ski Resorts........................................... 53
Garden of the Gods.............................................. 54 Pioneers Museum................................................ 54 Golf Courses........................................................ 55 Arts & Culture...................................................... 56 Parks................................................................... 57 Fine Arts Center................................................... 58 Colorado Springs Philharmonic........................... 60 COPPeR............................................................... 61 PeakRader.com.................................................... 61 Downtown........................................................... 62 Colorado Springs Conservatory........................... 63 Shopping............................................................. 64 The Military in the Pikes Peak Region.................. 66 NORAD................................................................ 68 Aerospace........................................................... 69 Nonprofits............................................................ 70 El Pomar Foundation............................................ 70 The Center for Nonprofit Excellence..................... 71 Colorado Springs Neighborhoods at a glance...... 72 Apartments.......................................................... 72 Housing............................................................... 72 Average Housing Costs....................................... 76 Woodland Park.................................................... 76 Air Force Football................................................. 78 Sky Sox Baseball................................................. 79 Sports Facilities................................................... 79 Healthcare........................................................... 80 Education............................................................. 82 Fall 2009 Enrollment............................................ 83 Student / Teacher Ratios...................................... 83 ACT Scores......................................................... 83 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs......... 84 Colorado College................................................. 85 Pikes Peak Community College........................... 86 The Colorado Springs School.............................. 87 U.S. Air Force Academy....................................... 88 United States Olympic Center.............................. 90 Contacts.............................................................. 94
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INTRODUCTION
Greetings... As Mayor of the City of Colorado Springs, I would like to welcome you to our city! This worldclass city is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery our country has to offer, boasts a rich business environment, unparalleled education opportunities, and an extraordinary quality of life. Home to the United States Olympic Committee Headquarters and Olympic Training Center as well as to over 40 headquarters of sports organizations and Olympic governing bodies, Colorado Springs is a center for sports and fitness. In fact, we’ve been named the Fittest City in America! With over 300 days of sunshine, 14,000 acres of parks, trails and open space and a wide variety of entertainment options includ-
ing concerts, theater, fine art exhibits, and much more there’s something here for everyone. Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs has grown from a frontier town with a rich history to a thriving city with over thirty Fortune 500 companies. Colorado Springs is a hot spot for software and IT talent and is a leader in aerospace and defense activity – home to the United States Air Force Academy, Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Air Force Space Command, NORAD and USNORTHCOM, as well as home to the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command and Fort Carson. On behalf of the more than 600,000 people that call the Pikes Peak region home, welcome to Colorado Springs! Sincerely, Lionel Rivera Mayor, City of Colorado Springs
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Katharine Lee Bates wrote “America the Beautiful” after being inspired by the view from Pikes Peak.
El Paso County has a long standing commitment to champion growing businesses...
On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, please accept our invitation to learn why so many people who come here to visit decide to stay. By population El Paso County is the largest of Colorado’s 64 counties. We have nearly 625,000 residents and 2,158 square miles from the 14,000-plus summit of Pikes Peak to the 5,000 foot elevation at Chico Creek. Our climate, scenery, education, sports and recreation, culture and arts, volunteerism and friendly can-do attitude combine to make this a wonderful place to live and work. El Paso County has a long standing commitment to champion growing businesses. Our Development Services Department offers customer friendly experts to help with planning and development. Our expansive Enterprise Zone encourages industry and community growth and El Paso County eliminated the county business personal property tax more than 10 years ago. Additionally, El Paso County has the lowest combined sales and property taxes per-capita in comparison to the State’s other large counties. In fact, our County’s combined, per-capita sales and property tax is less than half of most Colorado counties — a distinction that has bolstered businesses and families in this community even during the national economic downturn. At El Paso County, we’re proud to “do more with less” and everyone from the elected officials to our hardworking county employees is dedicated to providing services to our taxpayers in the most effective and efficient manner possible. In 2011 El Paso County will celebrate its 150th birthday. It was established more than a decade before the State of Colorado itself. Over the years the El Paso County economy has evolved from roots in agriculture and mining to encompass a broad range of highly diverse industries. Companies and organizations from defense and aerospace to manufacturing and online learning have found that this is a great place to do business. We offer an unequalled setting, a diverse and well educated workforce, spectacular educational opportunities and a responsive and responsible local government — “Welcome to El Paso County!” Sincerely, Dennis Hisey El Paso Board of County Commissioners Chair
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HISTORY
General William Jackson Palmer General William Jackson Palmer (1836-1909) founded the City of Colorado Springs in 1871. A Delaware native and member of the Religious Society of Friends or Quakers, he fought for the Union in the Civil War and subsequently organized the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. In addition to founding the city, he was active in creating and funding improvements to the park system and numerous other enterprises to develop the city. A bronze statue of Palmer sits atop a red granite base at the intersection of Platte and Nevada avenues, the one time major highway through the city.
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Against a backdrop of some of America’s most beautiful mountains sits a thriving community, rich in business experience, with a historic background of achievement.
When Zebulon Pike first saw the mountain overlooking Colorado Springs, he believed it would never be scaled.
When Zebulon Pike first saw the mountain overlooking Colorado Springs he believed it would never be scaled. He was wrong, and the ‘fourteener,’ later named Pikes Peak in his honor, has not only been scaled many times, but stands as an icon of the Colorado Springs culture of achievement. In the early 1950s, a local business group heard the United States Government needed a location for what would become the United States Air Force Academy. They mounted an effort to bring Colorado Springs to the “attention” of those making the site decision. Several years later, the United States Air Force Academy accepted its first class, and has been a thriving part of the local community ever since. The environment of innovative thinking that brought the United States Air Force Academy to Colorado Springs has continued to attract major companies and organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee, U.S. Space Foundation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett Packard, USAA Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Agilent Technologies, FedEx Services, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, T. Rowe Price, AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, Firstsouce Solutions, Ltd and Northrop Grumman. These companies and many others came to Colorado Springs to take advantage of business opportunities, the highly skilled workforce and the extraordinary quality of life the area offers. A sunny, pleasantly dry and temperate climate, mountains a few minutes drive from downtown, and surroundings conducive to a year-long outdoor lifestyle add up to a healthy and productive workforce. Come see for yourself what those of us here already know.
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Colorado Springs has grown to become a thriving metropolis of over 600,000 people. Statistically speaking, the city is now among large metropolitan areas, however it retains its wide open and friendly appeal.
Population
Colorado Springs
El Paso County
1995 2000 2005 2010 Projection
328,782 360,890 385,312 410,672
469,693 516,929 568,424 616,944
Source: Colorado State Demographers Office, March, 2010
Income Median Household Income Median Family Income Per Capita Income
Colorado Springs
El Paso County
$53,922 $67,774 $28,180
$57,761 $69,616 $28,128
Source: American Factfinder, 2006 - 2008 Community Survey
The Census Bureau defines the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as all of El Paso County.
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Age Under 15 15 – 24 25 – 44 45 – 64 65+
Median Age – 34.3 82,967 53,123 120,424 98,928 39,509
21.0% 13.5% 30.5% 25.0% 10.0%
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Colorado Springs Cost of Living Index is 93.2
Personal Cost of Living Composite Utilities Los Angeles, CA 136.2 103.3 Seattle, WA 123.3 84.2 Portland, OR 109.5 87.2 Las Vegas, NV 103.6 99.3 Denver, CO 102.0 106.3 Reno, NV 101.4 94.3 NATIONAL AVERAGE 100.0 100.0 Salt Lake City, UT 100.0 73.1 Phoenix, AZ 99.5 94.6 Raleigh, NC 98.4 100.5 Albuquerque (Rio Rancho), NM 95.7 85.1 Boise, ID 95.4 95.4 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 93.2 85.4 Spokane, WA 93.0 89.0 Dallas, TX 90.8 105.4
Misc. Goods 106.5 119.6 101.3 103.7 102.0 99.0 100.0 99.8 106.5 102.8 102.1 103.1 92.6 96.8 97.1
Taxes Retail Sales Tax: State 2.9%; County 1.0%; City 2.5%; Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority 1.0% (Total 7.4%) Individual Income Tax: State of Colorado is a flat rate of 4.63% of federal taxable income, no city or county income tax.
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Building permits issued in El Paso County Source: El Paso County Regional Building Department
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Single family housing (detached).........................................2,135 Town houses (attached)...........................................................542 Duplexes.......................................................................................5 Condominiums...........................................................................42 Three and four family buildings...................................................2 Hotels.........................................................................................10 Banks, offices, professional buildings.......................................229 Schools, educational buildings.....................................................4 Stores, retail buildings..............................................................153 Residential alterations.........................................................10,511
Single family housing (detached).........................................1,223 Town houses (attached)...........................................................321 Duplexes.......................................................................................2 Condominiums.............................................................................8 Three and four family buildings...................................................0 Hotels.........................................................................................15 Banks, offices, professional buildings.......................................186 Schools, education buildings........................................................3 Stores, retail buildings..............................................................106 Residential alterations.........................................................10,468
Single family housing (detached).........................................1,105 Town houses (attached)...........................................................201 Duplexes.......................................................................................9 Condominiums.............................................................................5 Three and four family buildings...................................................0 Hotels...........................................................................................0 Banks, offices, professional buildings.........................................86 Schools, education buildings........................................................4 Stores, retail buildings................................................................60 Residential alterations.........................................................11,044
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• Vacancy rates were 11.75% in 4th quarter 2010 Lease rates averaged • $13.81 per square foot, NNN Source: Sierra Commercial Real Estate; 4th Quarter 2009 Market Reports
Industries Colorado Springs is home to a diverse array of business, a result of more than 30 years of careful economic development and planning. The area offers cost advantages, easy access to both coasts, a low incidence of natural disasters, climate perfect for disaster recover locations and a workforce trained to the needs of many industries.
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Colorado Springs Utilities is making plans to modify its Martin Drake power plant to burn woody biomass from trees killed by pine beetles here in Colorado. By 2012, this qualifying renewable energy source will provide up to 3 percent of the community’s power supply while making forests healthier and reducing the risk of catastrophic forest fires.
Utilities
Colorado Springs Utilities provides reliable electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services. The municipally-owned utility promotes a strong local economy by offering competitive rates, which keep expenses low and contribute to a healthy bottom line for local businesses.
Low bills
A not-for-profit, Springs Utilities keeps energy rates low through efficient operations and by generating most of its power locally. Financing costs are low because of the municipallyowned utility’s superior bond rating and tax-exempt status.
Reliable service
Colorado Springs businesses and residents receive some of the most reliable electric service in the United States. In 2009, power was available more than 99.99 percent of the time.
Options to fit business needs
Springs Utilities offers rate options that complement the various ways customers do business and help us use our power plants and systems more efficiently.
Keeping business local
Providing utility services to a community our size requires a lot of work and support from various vendors. We make every effort to keep as much of those contract services right here in our region. Our staff has awarded an average of $55 million to local contractors for each of the last three years. To learn more about utility services in Colorado Springs, visit www.csu.org.
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County Commissioners
In 1976 the voters of El Paso County chose to have a board of five commissioners, each elected to represent a district. The districts are equal in population, and the boundaries are established by the board every two years. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), an administrative and policy-making body, has only such powers and authority as are granted by the General Assembly of the Colorado State Legislature.
City Budget The 2010 General Fund Budget is $209,933,664, which is 54.1% of the total funds. The second largest fund is the Grant Funds, which is $63,200,000, 16.3% of the total funds. The 2010 Special Revenue Funds budget total is $60,995,771, 15.7% of the total funds. The 2010 Enterprise Funds budget total is $53,133,089, 13.7% of the total funds. The remaining 0.2% balance of the total funds is comprised of the Permanent Funds and Special Assessment District Fund budgets, which total $361,500 and $155,000, respectively. The total of the funds is $387,779,004. Continued on next page
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GOVERNMENTS Fountain’s workforce includes commuters from the north and south, pulling from both Colorado Springs and Pueblo, plus Woodland Park to the west. This solid employment base is enhanced by active and retired military personnel, contractors and spouses from neighboring army and air force bases. Employers report a good supply of dependable workers, including those wishing to work up the ranks of management. With Colorado Springs known for its high tech workforce and Pueblo known for its solid trade skills, Fountain pulls the best of both worlds.
Pure Living
City of Fountain The City of Fountain was founded in 1859 and named an AllAmerica City in 2002 for its collaborative community spirit. Its businesses and commuters enjoy exceptional easy access: it has 12 miles of interstate frontage, 3 interchanges, rail access, an airport on its northern border, and anchors the southern leg of the Colorado Springs bypass (Highway 21/Powers Boulevard). Located 10 miles south of Colorado Springs and 30 miles north of Pueblo, housing and commercial/industrial lands are moderately priced, despite rapid growth. The water supply can easily accommodate growth and the local utility enjoys excellent reliability ratings. Fountain has all the amenities of urban living at its doorstep, yet retains its small town atmosphere. It is a place where people can enjoy the advantages of neighborly living and good schools. The climate is very mild. Citizens branded the town “Pure Colorado” because of its frontier “can do” spirit, its deep roots in Native American and old west history, and its panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.
Cities of Security & Widefield Located just north of the City of Fountain, the City of Security was founded in 1953 and named to make prospective residents feel safe. The City of Widefield was founded in the mid-1960’s when Widefield Homes built the community from scratch. The Security & Widefield areas comprise the largest unincorporated area in Colorado.
Pure Tradition Once the hub of a thriving agricultural community and a rival with Denver for the Colorado state capitol, Fountain has always been a city alive with the spirit of competition. Fountain, founded in 1859 and incorporated in 1903, is the oldest community in the Pikes Peak region. Settlers chose the original town site along the banks of Fountain Creek for a natural water source and the abundant flora and fauna.
Pure Resources Fast access from I-25 or the Colorado Springs bypass (Highway 21) afford a wealth of talents with easy access to Fountain sites.
More than 100 years later, business and industry are flourishing. Housing is aggressively priced with excellent living conditions. Civic leaders and citizens alike are pioneering new ways to bring measured growth and lasting prosperity to this peaceful Colorado valley.
Highlights Population: Fountain: 22,230; Security-Widefield: 35,940 Area: Fountain: 22 square miles Security-Widefield: 59 square miles Average Housing: $163,270 Average Income: $56,240 Economic Base: Well diversified covering everything from ranching and mining to government jobs and manufacturing Location: 10 miles south of Colorado Springs and 30 miles north of Pueblo along I-25 Parks & Recreation: Fountain Creek Regional Park and Nature Center, Metcalfe Park, splash water park, skate park, climbing wall, riding roping club, ball fields, homestead farms and ranches, golf course, senior center, Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services, Public Library and over 50 miles of trails, over 1000 acres of parks Protection: Fountain Police, Fountain Fire Department, Security Village Fire Department, El Paso County Sheriff and neighborhood and business watch programs Schools: Fountain-Fort Carson School District #8 Widefield School District #3 Tax Rate: Fountain 3.0%; Security-Widefield 2.5%; El Paso County 1.0%; State 2.9% Utilities: Fountain supplies its own electricity and water, Black Hills Energy or Colorado Springs Utilities provide natural gas. Security & Widefield are supplied electricity by the city of Fountain, Colorado Springs Utilities or Mountain View Electric. Gas is provided by Black Hills Energy or Colorado Springs Utilities. For additional information: City of Fountain 116 South Main Street Fountain, CO 80817 (719) 322-2000 www.fountaincolorado.org
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Manitou Springs, located 5 miles west of Colorado Springs, ranked 2nd in “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel
City of Manitou Springs Hidden between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, America’s most famous mountain, lies the magical town of Manitou Springs. “Manitou,” a Native American word for “spirit,” describes this beautiful mountain community. Eleven named mineral springs throughout town are fed by the snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white men traveled here, the Ute, Cheyenne and many other natives considered this area sacred. The city of Manitou Springs is 3.5 square miles with a population of approximately 5,000. Rich in character and individual style, the town of Manitou Springs has welcomed and intrigued visitors for over one hundred years.
Area Attractions The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway will take you to the top of Pikes Peak, elevation 14,110. At the Cave of the Winds, you will descend into the colorful depths of Colorado. Miramont Castle and the Cliff Dwellings Museum will take you back in time. The Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama and the Flying “W” Ranch Chuck Wagon Cowboy Show will tickle your funny bone and delight your senses. The Garden of the Gods and Helen Hunt Falls will lift your spirit. The Ghost Town Museum will bring you back 100 years to an 1800’s old west town. Families have all of this to enjoy and more in Manitou Springs! The North Pole & Santa’s Workshop, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center and the Air Force Academy,
are all a short drive away. Manitou Springs is surrounded by hiking and biking trails, including the famous Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon. Manitou Springs’ twisting, winding streets and the Fountain Creek Path create a great walking experience. Ten minutes away, in Green Mountain Falls is Catamount Trail, which goes up past the waterfalls. Manitou Springs boasts nearly two dozen privately owned galleries and studios which offer exhibitions year round. Mountain Living Studio represents Colorado artists and features paintings, pottery, sculpture, wood, and crafts The Commonwheel Artist Co-op began in 1974 and is one of the longest running art co-ops in the county. In 1986, the Business Art Center was initiated as a business incubator for artists.
Highlights Population: 5,169 Area: 3.5 square miles Average Housing: $329,496 Average Income: $48,822 Economic Base: Bedroom community with heavy retail and tourist activity Location: 5 miles west of Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation: Numerous hiking trails, nature center, Waldo Canyon, parks, mineral springs and arts commission Protection: Manitou Springs Police and Fire Departments, El Paso County Sheriff and neighborhood and business watch programs Schools: Manitou Springs School District #14 Tax Rate: City of Manitou Springs 3.9%; Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority 1.0%; El Paso County 1.0%; State 2.9% Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities supplies electricity and gas. Manitou Springs provides water and wastewater For additional information: Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, CO 80829 (719) 685-5089 www.manitouchamber.org
Colorado Springs ranked 18th Friendliest Bike City in America by Bicycling magazine. Editors evaluated cities with 100,000 or more people, with the rankings based on cycling-friendly statistics (numbers of bike lanes and routes, bike racks, city projects completed and planned) and bike culture (number of bike commuters, cycling clubs, cycling events, renowned bike shops). (04/10)
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Tri-Lakes Area Located along the Rocky Mountains and occupying the northern most part of El Paso County, the Tri-Lakes region is made up of many communities. The area offers a blend of recreational activities, breathtaking views, abundant art galleries and shopping choices.
The Beauty of Tri-Lakes The communities of Monument, Palmer Lake and Woodmoor are the center of the Tri-Lakes commerce and for which the regional name is derived. The primarily unincorporated areas of Black Forest, Gleneagle and Larkspur are representative of the popular and developing residential areas, making the Tri-Lakes one of the most diverse regions of Colorado. Corporate executives who have discovered the beauty of Tri-Lakes see more than a wide expanse of land covered with pine forests and mountain lakes set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies. Companies that could have located in larger Colorado urban areas, instead chose Tri-Lakes, a superb location that provides access to all of the amenities of both Colorado Springs and Denver while offering some advantages all its own: a superior, yet affordable lifestyle; a highly educated, technically skilled and experienced workforce; a school system ranked as one of the state’s best; building sites with quick interstate access and a location that is the preferred address of the Front Range. Several hundred businesses serve this growing region of over 35,000 residences. Technology and education, software products and services, advanced communication and electronic technologies are supported by the Pikes Peak Community College system and a large professional technical workforce. Growth in the area favors this northern corridor of Colorado Springs and El Paso County. FedEx Services Corporation, Biblica, LexisNexis, Navsys Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Ramtron International Corporation and Synthes, USA are all located in or near this attractive area. The advantages of living and working in Tri-Lakes have contributed to the area’s steady growth.
Town of Monument Monument fulfills the role of commercial center for the Tri-Lakes area. It is the de-facto hub for northern El Paso County. It currently is concentrating on quality of life issues that are essential to the long-term success of the community. Monument’s expanding planning sphere of influence means that development happening in 18 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
and around the town will develop to more contemporary suburban standards rather than the rural standards promoted by the county.
Town of Palmer Lake Palmer Lake is nestled against the foothills three miles west of Interstate 25, where the lake reflects Colorado’s mountains and blue sky. Once a health and resort town, incorporated in 1879, it still attracts those searching for a quiet, serene lifestyle. Its mostly middle-income families include many retirees and artisans. This business hub of the Tri-Lakes area is also a natural stop for tourists. Annexation of an additional 2,000 acres has facilitated the establishment of new executive offices and high-tech industrial facilities.
Highlights Population: 37,000 Area: 60 square miles Average Housing: Monument $345,000; Palmer Lake $170,000 Gleneagle $350,000; Woodmoor $400,000 Average Income: Monument $100,000; Palmer Lake $67,320 Gleneagle $100,000; Woodmoor $110,000 Economic Base: Rural with light industry, research and development Location: 20 miles north of Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation: Numerous hiking trails, biking, horseback riding, four golf courses, Tri-Lakes Art Center and numerous community events Protection: Monument and Palmer Lake Police Departments, Tri-Lakes Monument and Palmer Lake Fire Districts, El Paso County Sheriff Schools: Lewis Palmer School District #38 Tax Rate: City of Monument 3.0%; City of Palmer Lake 3.9%; El Paso County 1.0%; State 2.9% Utilities: Mountain View Electric, Intermountain Rural Electric, Black Hills Energy, Monument Water & Sanitation, Woodmoor Water & Sanitation, Donala Water & Sanitation, Palmer Lake Water, Palmer Lake Sanitation For additional information: Tri-Lakes Economic Development Corporation Post Office Box 740 Monument, CO 80132 (888) 667-6768 www.trilakesedc.com
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Ute Pass Region The Ute Pass is the gateway for residents and visitors to experience hiking, camping, horseback riding, snowshoeing, off-road riding, and mountain biking in the Teller County wilderness.
villages. And now, much more. Second homes and family cabins dot the landscape, along with working ranches and retreat centers. Sleek contemporary homes share space with rustic homesteads in breathtaking mountain settings. Today these communities have access to all the goods and services anyone would desire.
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Pikes Peak is a prime asset to the city, as is the mountain lifestyle. Mountain living in a beautiful and affordable environment has attracted entrepreneurs, second career adventurers, “young” retirees from corporate worlds who are bringing new energy to Woodland Park. Education levels are high (42% hold four year or higher degrees) and income levels have risen: households earning $100,000 or more increased 87% and those earning more than $150,000 doubled in the last decade. Close to myriad trails and some of Colorado’s most stunning scenery, Woodland Park is adjacent to Pike National Forest, Rampart Reservoir, Mueller State Park, Cripple Creek and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Complementing abundant mountain recreational opportunities is a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, with play open to the public. Residents and visitors also enjoy the blossoming scene that has emerged around art, music, theater and the diverse culture. The town was incorporated January 26, 1891. While the economy was primarily dependent on lumber and mining in the early years, Woodland Park also served as a resort community. Beginning in the late 1970’s and continuing through the 1980s and 90’s, thoughtful planning and creative developments enriched housing options and commercial offerings. Knowledge-based businesses have grown new job opportunities: at least a half dozen innovative technology businesses are located in Woodland Park and dozens more export businesses thrive from home-based offices. The Victor and Cripple Creek Gold Mining Company is the largest private employer in Teller County. Limited-stakes gaming in Cripple Creek is also adding new jobs to the area.
Population: Woodland Park: 7,300 Cascade & Chipita Park: 1,227 Green Mountain Falls: 803 Area: Woodland Park: 6.51 square miles Cascade & Chipita Park: 13.5 square miles Green Mountain Falls: 1.14 square miles
Towns of Cascade, Chipita Park & Green Mountain Falls Three Ute Pass communities of Cascade, Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls stretch through the pass between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. Once served by the Midland Rail and other rail systems, resort amenities were part of the history. For those desiring cool weather, grand vistas and tranquil beauty with mountain settings, these communities still offer the qualities of mountain
Average Housing: Woodland Park: $228,815 Cascade & Chipita Park: $250,888 Green Mountain Falls: $219,151 Average Income: Woodland Park: $69,000 Cascade & Chipita Park: $57,815 Green Mountain Falls: $50,793 Economic Base: Regional Finance, Medical, Other Service/Retail Center, Knowledge-based businesses, Tourism, Retreat Center and Camps Location: 18 miles west of Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation: Pike National Forest and Rampart Range Reservoir, with numerous hiking trails, fishing, biking, horseback riding, golf course, sports complex, teen and senior centers Protection: Police & Teller Fire District, Green Mountain Falls Marshall, Green Mountain Falls/Chipita Park Volunteer Fire Department, Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Teller and El Paso County Sheriff Schools: Woodland Park School District RE2 Manitou Springs School District #14 Tax Rate: Woodland Park 3.0%; Teller County 2.9%; State 2.9% Green Mountain Falls 3.0%; El Paso County 1.0%; State 2.9%; Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority 1.0% Utilities: Intermountain Rural Electric, Woodland Park City Water and Sewer, Black Hills Energy, Colorado Springs Utilities For additional information: The Office of Economic and Downtown Development City of Woodland Park Post Office Box 9007 Woodland Park, CO 80866 (719) 687-6954 www.city-woodlandpark.org ENGAGE Colorado Springs 19
The Future is Just Around the Mountain Why the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation?
EDC is a nonprofit organization that exists to attract, retain and expand primary jobs for the Colorado Springs community. No other organization in the Pikes Peak region is dedicated to this mission! The success of our primary employers is the key to the economic vitality and future of our community and to our quality of life. The EDC, in concert with our many partners, organizations, and community leaders, work to develop the necessary environment in which our primary employers can grow and flourish. What is a Primary Employer? A primary employer is defined as a company that obtains 50% or more of its revenue from outside of the Pikes Peak region. What We Do. • Provide complementary, comprehensive relocation and expansion services including: ~ Apples-to-apples city comparisons ~ Available real estate opportunities ~ Site visit assistance and coordination ~ Meetings with City officials to expedite planning/ permitting process ~ Incentive analysis to identify benefits available to your company • Assist new companies’ transition into the community • Identify key business climate issues and develop solutions • Provide opportunities for local industry to interact, discuss issues, and celebrate successes • Collaborate with community partners to identify and address workforce development needs • Build networking groups to promote collaboration and cooperation
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Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region... • Population - 600,000 strong and growing • 3.2 million workforce within an hour radius • 10 colleges and universities with 35,600 students • More than 30 Fortune 500 Companies • One of the nation’s strongest tech communities • Extraordinary quality of life 70% the cost of coastal communities Business Here is so Wide Open, You’ll Need a Bigger Spreadsheet... Looking for greater return on your investments? Come to Colorado Springs. Ranked among the “Smartest,” “Lowest Taxes,” and “Best Places to Live” in America, we’re just the city to help you expand your prospects -- and your profit margins. What can we say? If you want to live large, you’ve got to think large, and the bottom line is, nobody does more to build business than Colorado Springs.
For additional information on how EDC can assist your company, contact: Dave White Executive Vice President, Marketing dlwhite@csedc.org 90 S. Cascade Avenue | Suite 1050 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: (719) 471-8183 www.coloradosprings.org
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LOCAL INDUSTRY INDUSTRY LOCAL A relatively A relatively new addition to the EDC team is the Local Local IndusIndustry Program, Program, which is committed to the retention and try and expanexpansion of of our our existing industry. Since December 2004, sion 2004, we we have have helped companies companies succeed by: helped Cost Reduction Reduction - Saved one company over $400,000 •• Cost $400,000 on on property tax reassessment, saved another $25,000 property $25,000 Merger / Consolidation Assistance - Worked with •• Merger with local local executives to ensure that Colorado Springs operation executives to ensure that Colorado Springs operation remained opened opened during during merger merger which remained which cut cut corporate corporate locations from 14 down to 7 locations from 14 down to 7 Workforce Training Training Grants Grants -- Helped •• Workforce Helped companies companies secure secure $1.2 million in grants in ‘07 $1.2 million in grants in ‘07 Expedited Permits Permits -- Got Got permit permit approval •• Expedited approval quickly, quickly, saving saving a company $10K/day in lost revenue a company $10K/day in lost revenue Transportation -- Helped Helped north north end •• Transportation end businesses businesses establish establish express routes to meet employee transportation express routes to meet employee transportation needs needs •• Taxes Taxes -- Made Made businesses businesses aware aware of of tax tax credits credits available available through the the El El Paso Paso County County Enterprise through Enterprise Zone Zone
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“Hewlett Packard Packard has has been been part part of of the the Colorado “Hewlett Colorado Springs Springs business business community since 1967. David Packard, as a native Coloradoan, community since 1967. David Packard, as a native Coloradoan, wanted wanted invest in in his his home home state, state, so so he he chose chose Colorado Colorado Springs toto invest Springs as as the the site site for for HP’s rst Colorado facility. HP has been a proud member of the Colorado HP’s rst Colorado facility. HP has been a proud member of the Colorado Springs community community ever ever since. since. The The Pikes Pikes Peak Springs Peak region region not not only only offers offers an an exceptional place to do business, it also provides a quality of life exceptional place to do business, it also provides a quality of life to to our our employees that that makes makes itit easy easy to to attract attract and employees and retain retain talent.” talent.”
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Local Industry Program The Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proud to be the home of the Local Industry Program – the only program in the region focused on exclusively serving primary employers (those companies that receive the majority of their revenue from outside the region). The goal of Local Industry is to provide an environment whereby companies can add more jobs and capital investment in the community. Local Industry focuses on taking a proactive approach to assisting businesses: LOCAL INDUSTRY VISITATION PROGRAM: Through its visitation program, the Local Industry team will make on-site visits to more than 175 companies in 2010. This is a 17% increase over 2009 visits. The purpose of these visits is to learn about the companies and their needs, get feedback on the local business climate, identify opportunities for expansion, and to make connections with local public/private partners to provide assistance with specific issues. Many of the issues focus on financial assistance. The Local Industry team connects companies with workforce training grants, job creation funds, Enterprise Zone tax credits, and referrals to other financing resources. Other infrastructure-related requests are referred to Colorado Springs Utilities, City Transit, City Streets Division, the Colorado Springs Airport, and the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Requests for assistance with expansion are placed into the City’s
Rapid Response Program. During 2009, the Local Industry team identified 32 issues, with 100% satisfactory completion. PROJECT SCOUT: Project Scout is a twopronged initiative. First, the Scout proactively identifies specific product or service needs at a local company. Then, after gathering a thorough understanding of the need(s), the Scout looks for local companies to introduce as a possible product or service solution. For example: The Scout has identified a local company looking to purchase a scheduling software product for their business. After understanding the company’s requirements, the Scout looks for local companies that provide this type of product. Typically, these will be small, early-stage companies who may not otherwise learn of this need. In this case, the Scout brings both companies together, which hopefully, creates a mutually beneficial relationship. The Scout can also serve to help create strategic partnerships between local companies where one of the partners needs the other for R&D, beta site or some other collaborative purpose. ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT: Enterprise Development (ED) is a critical economic development tool with a very broad definition ranging from micro-businesses that fill the needs of small neighborhoods, to early-stage companies with the ability to grow into significant generators of wealth and job creation. The EDC assists the latter group as they grow to become primary employers.
The EDC believes that a strong entrepreneurial culture is critical to a successful and vibrant economy. Our role is to help facilitate Enterprise Development through the support of organizations directly responsible for assisting companies as small as a soleproprietor, to early-stage companies with significant institutional investment. The Local Industry team works closely with the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator, Peak Venture Group, High Altitude Investors, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SCORE, and the Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance, to assist the Colorado Springs entrepreneurial community.
Excellence in Local Industry Awards Each year, the EDC’s Local Industry Program presents the Excellence in Local Industry Awards at the Broadmoor Hotel. This event recognizes primary employers located within the Pikes Peak region and creates awareness of their contributions to the local economy. Awards are presented in the following categories: Pioneer Award, Community Investment Award, Corporate Social Responsibility Award, International Award, Business Climate Award, and Innovation Award. Additional award categories are added each year. This is an outstanding event that provides each company an opportunity to showcase their business to a broad audience
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Colorado Springs Top 100 Primary Employers AAA of Northern California, Nevada & Utah ACE Hardware Retail Support Center Advantage Logistics Aeroflex Colorado Springs The Aerospace Corporation Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Agilent Technologies Inc. Andrew Wommack Ministries Atmel Corporation Avaya Government Solutions Biblica Boeing Company, Integrated Defense Systems Boeing Services Company Booz, Allen Hamilton California Casualty Group
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The slogan of “Pikes Peak or Bust,” painted across many of the prairie schooners, was born at a time as fortune hunters headed west, although only a handful of those who flocked to the region ever found gold.
ITT Corporation - Systems Division Ki, LLC L-3 Communications LexisNexis Liberty Wire and Cable Lockheed Martin Corporation LSI Luce Research Magnum Tool Company Inc. Mantech International Space Systems Micro Metals, Inc. Minco Manufacturing, Inc. Mitre Corporation Navigators Nexgen Pharma Northrop Grumman Corporation Northrop Grumman Information Technology Oracle Corporation
PRC Premiere Global Services Principal Financial Group, The Progressive Insurance Company Protocol B2B Quantum Corp, DLT Division Qwest Communications International Ramtron International Corporation RT Logic Sanborn Colorado Science Applications International Corp Scitor Corporation Sealy Components Group Serco Siemens Water Technologies Sinton Dairy Skyline Products, Inc. Spectranetics Corporation
Springs Fabrication, Inc. Stresscon Corporation Synthes, USA T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc Tech for Less, LLC Time Warner Cable T-Mobile USA, Inc. U.S. Olympic Committee & Complex United Services Automobile Association Verizon Business Western Forge Corporation Westone Laboratories, Inc. Westwood College Online Wide Open West Wyle Information Systems Young Life Zurich Financial Services
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Wage / Salary Wages are competitive with similarly sized cities, but the average education of the Colorado Springs employee is greater, providing employers with a high value workforce. In regularly conducted surveys, local employers rank the quality, dependability and stability of the Colorado Springs workforce as some of the community’s top strengths. Local employers also consistently rank the caliber of their employees as higher than that of employees in sister facilities elsewhere.
Wage Levels (Estimated Annual Mean) Occupation Accounting Clerk Applications Programmer Customer Service Representative Database Administrator Electrical Engineer Hardware Engineer Manufacturing Worker Receptionist Secretary to CEO Software Programmer Technical Service Representative Warehouse Worker
Wage $33,911 70,904 35,782 92,040 90,177 86,201 30,716 29,322 63,842 70,904 51,440 27,541
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Colorado Springs March 2010 9.0% February 2010 8.9% January 2010 8.9% December 2009 7.9% November 2009 7.2% October 2009 7.1% September 2009 7.2% August 2009 7.6% July 2009 8.2% June 2009 8.3% May 2009 7.7% April 2009 7.7%
National 10.2% 9.7% 9.7% 10.0% 10.0% 9.5% 9.8% 9.7% 9.4% 9.7% 9.4% 8.6%
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Incentives Colorado Springs will package private and public incentives for relocating or expanding companies. A typical package may include the following.
Colorado FIRST/Existing Industry Customized Job Training Grants Up to $800 per employee may be provided for customized training for new employees or re-training workers in new skills. Applications must be approved prior to training.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center Training Dollars The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) is federally funded to provide training opportunities in demand occupations for dislocated workers and other eligible individuals looking for work. Individuals must be determined eligible for the funds with a signed contract in place prior to training occurring. PPWFC may have a cap on the amount of training dollars spent per trainee. If a company relocating to Colorado Springs has laid off any employees in another part of the country, they must be established 120 days in Colorado Springs before federal funds may be requested.
The El Paso County Enterprise Zone Businesses locating within the
El Paso County Enterprise Zone may be eligible for one or several Colorado Corporate Income Tax Credits related to hiring new employees, making investments in equipment used or to be used exclusively in an Enterprise Zone for at least one year, training employees, and conducting research and development activities.
State of Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit Program • State income tax credit available to businesses creating at least 20 net new FT jobs in Colorado with an average annual wage of at least 110% of the county average wage rate. • Tax credit is based on 50% of the FICA (3.83%) paid by the business on the net job growth. • Jobs must be maintained for at least one year to receive the credits. Job Creation Performance Incentive Fund (PIF) • Performance-based incentive payment to qualifying companies that have created net new FT permanent jobs paying above average wages. • Jobs must be maintained for at least one year to receive the incentive. • Incentive levels are based on the annual average wage rate compared to the county average wage. Continued on next page
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Incentives Continued from previous page
Strategic Fund • Incentive commitment from the State ED Commission that may be available to businesses meeting specific criteria as set forth by the commission for creating net new FT permanent jobs in Colorado. • Jobs must be maintained for at least one year to receive the incentive. • Incentive levels are based on the annual average wage rate compared to the county average wage.
Foreign Trade Zone There is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) located in Colorado Springs. The FTZ provides for deferral or reduction of customs duties paid for the transfer, use and storage of imported materials.
Rapid Response Team For qualified projects, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) can provide expedited development plan review and permitting for both: • Existing companies expanding • New employers locating a facility in Colorado Springs By utilizing the RRT a company can reduce by about half the typical approval process time. Early in the project design phase and prior to preparing final plans, a meeting will be arranged with the RRT reviewing agencies and the company representatives to identify the requirements to be incorporated in the company’s development/building plans prior to permit submittal. Having the RRT meeting early in the process saves the company time and money.
Private Activity Bond (PAB’s) Private activity bonds are a form of tax-exempt, lower interest rate financing for investing in qualified projects, such as:
• New facilities • Existing facilities that are rehabilitated • Purchasing new equipment • Facility infrastructure • Higher education or health care facilities Essentially, PAB projects should include components that create jobs, improve neighborhoods, and/or increase wealth in Colorado Springs. Some not-for-profit organizations may also be eligible for tax-exempt financing of capital projects under a different form of PAB, and the 501(c)(3) bonds.
Business Personal Property Tax Credits Businesses may be eligible for a credit of up to 50% of the personal property taxes on city personal property tax liabilities for up to four years with the addition of 10 new jobs and over $1 million in investment. Opportunity for a six year extension is available for companies meeting additional job creation and specific investment criteria. A 90% credit may be available for investments over $5 million. As a business incentive, El Paso County has eliminated their business personal property tax.
City Alternative Rate of Tax The alternative rate of tax provides a sliding scale of decreasing taxation on large investments in manufacturing equipment. Companies that invest over $5 million in a calendar year are eligible for the program. For investments over $20 million in a calendar year the entire tax is returned to the company as an incentive.
Other Tax Incentives Tax incentives have been built into the tax codes of the state and local taxing authorities. Examples include: no state or county sales tax on manufacturing equipment, no inventory tax, and others.
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Billet Racing Products Jim Rios spent 20 years in the manufacturing business, mostly making aerospace and medical parts for various companies. On the side, he raced motorcycles. “I started producing certain parts that were, at the time, not available or simply not being produced to the standard I felt was satisfactory to withstand the abuse of off-road racing,” he said. Fellow racers started taking notice of the specialized parts on his motorcycle and he started making more motorcycle products. “One thing led to another and soon this hobby turned into a full-fledged business,” Rios said. In 1996 he started Billet Racing Products, LLC in southern California and it wasn't long before he was manufacturing dirt bike parts and had completely stopped making parts for the aerospace and medical industry. In September, Rios, president of BRP, packed up his small, but growing business and moved to Colorado Springs. It was the cost of living, quality of life and, “better opportunity to raise our children in a cleaner, safer environment,” that drew him and his company to the springs, he said. BRP is one of five companies that relocated to Colorado Springs in 2009, said Tammy Fields, vice president of business attraction at the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation. All told, these relocated businesses will bring more than 650 new jobs to the community over the next five years. Today, BRP specializes in parts and accessories for off-road motocross duel sport or supermoto motorcycles. The company offers a complete line of billet parts and accessories from IMS, Spider Grips and Cycra Racing. And, they specialize in the Scotts stabilizer mounting parts. Colorado Springs is a great central location for the business, 3415 Fillmore Ridge Heights, because the online motorcycle parts store has customers all over the world ordering from the company’s Web site, Rios said. And, “Colorado Springs has a large percentage of off-road enthusiasts and riders and our products are directly marketed towards these riders so we feel it is a perfect location for our business,” Rios said. Rios brought two employees with him and hired five more since he arrived in September. He said he is looking to expand into a larger shop. “We intend to hire a few more people as the economy continues to rebound,” he said. — Monica Mendoza
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It was the cost of living, quality of life and, “better opportunity to raise our children in a cleaner, safer environment,” that drew him and his company to the springs, said Jim Rios
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Fortune 500 Companies with a Presence in El Paso County Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Agilent Technologies Inc. AT&T Government Solutions, Inc. Boeing Company, Integrated Defense Systems
Goodrich Interiors Specialty Seating Systems Hewlett Packard Honeywell Technology Solutions ITT Corporation - Systems Division
Progressive Insurance Company Quest Diagnostics Qwest Communications International Raytheon Company Science Applications International Corp.
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Jabil Circuit, Inc.
Comcast
L-3 Communications
Computer Sciences Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation
El Paso Corporation / Western Pipeline
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Time Warner Cable
EMC Corporation.
Northrop Grumman
United Services Automobile Association
FedEx Services Corporation
Oracle Corporation
Verizon Business
Ford Motor Credit, CS Business Center
The Principal Financial Group
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
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Top 10 Public Employers 24,500 Peterson Air Force Base . .................................11,678 United States Air Force Academy ..................... 6,522 Schriever Air Force Base .................................... 6,000 Memorial Health Services .................................. 4,700 Fort Carson . ......................................................
4,000 School District # 20 - Air Academy . ................ 2,700 City of Colorado Springs .................................... 2,300 El Paso County . ................................................... 2,000 Colorado Springs Utilities .................................. 1,926 School District # 11 - Colorado Springs ..........
Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike explored the southwest portion of the Louisiana Territory in 1806 and though he never climbed the peak that bears his name, he did publish a report that attracted a lot of interest to the area. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 31
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Everest University Online An Everest University Online employee held up his hand and shook his tambourine. He had just enrolled another Everest student. The rest of the employees shook their tambourines too. It’s Everest tradition. “Enrollment is up,” said Marjorie Crowe, Everest University Online manager. “It’s very exciting.” Everest University Online, a private higher education company with campuses nationwide, opened its Student Support Center in April in the former Intel complex, 1575 Garden of the Gods Road, breathing new life, and a little tambourine music, into the building, shuttered since 2007. So far, Everest has hired 80 employees with 20 set to go through training for May start dates. Over the next two years, the company plans to hire 500 additional employees for admissions, finance and student services at wages averaging $40,000 a year. Mike Mossman was brought in as regional vice president and general manager to get the center up and running. Everest University Online took over the second floor -- about 85,000 square feet -- of the GG2 building in the now Corporate Ridge Office and Technology Center and has plans this summer to demolish the existing floor plan to make way for its glass walls, low cubicle dividers and fresh university look. “I do like the challenge of this,” Mossman said “My focus is the make this one of the premier employers in Colorado Springs from our frontline employees perspective.” Everest, part of the multi-billion and publically traded Corinthian Colleges, Inc., could have located just about anywhere. In the search for a new location, they looked at quality of life, quality of potential employees,
employment rate, incentives from the state or city and business-friendly legislation. It was Colorado Spring’s quality workforce and the quality of life that sealed the deal, Mossman said. He won’t say which, but other cities offered better incentives to expanding businesses. “The quality of life is certainly amazing – you drive in and see Pikes Peak and the beautiful surroundings” Mossman said. “Then, you immediately meet the fine number of well-educated, highly qualified individuals in the community. That is a huge advantage for this area.” Everest University Online is one of four companies to expand its business to Colorado Springs so far in 2010, said Tammy Fields, vice president of business attraction at the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation. Last year, four companies expanded to Colorado Springs, with expectations of hiring 650 people over the next two years. “We are bringing well-paying jobs with very good benefits and an environmentally-friendly company,” Mossman said. Everest University Online offers degrees in accounting, business, computer information sciences, criminal investigations, homeland security, medical insurance billing and coding and
paralegal. The online division is the fastest growing division within Corinthian Colleges, Inc. “It’s odd that certain industries tend to do even better during economic downturns,” Mossman said. “People are having the availability to improve themselves, to make themselves more competitive.” A typical Everest student tends to be a single mom, with one or two children, who works all day, takes care of her family in the evening and then gets online from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. for classes, Mossman said. “We feel like it’s really our honor to serve that type of individual,” he said. “If we can help them get their education, we have really added a lot of value to their lives.” As a perk to employees, all Everest classes are free. By fall, there will be four state-of-the art training rooms, with wireless capability, for after-work studying. “When it comes to this whole notion of a sense of purpose, I really believe we have an opportunity to positively improve the lives of our employees and then we have an opportunity to positively improve the lives of our students,” Mossman said. “That’s pretty cool.” — Monica Mendoza Colorado Springs Business Journal
“The quality of life is certainly amazing – you drive in and see Pikes Peak and the beautiful surroundings” — Mike Mossman, regional vice president and general manager 32 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
sustainability a panel of public officials from our region and state as well as local leaders who presented the “State of the Region” address on sustainability. The 2010 conference will be November 18-19 at Antlers Hilton of Colorado Springs and will include inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, an exhibit hall and the first mayoral candidate forum on sustainability. Given limited resources, these have been extraordinary efforts impacting the entire community.
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… a business investing in the local economy … a neighborhood thriving with opportunities … a classroom inspiring tomorrow’s leaders … mobilizing our community towards a sustainable future Imagine Catamount Institute. Catamount Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a sense of wonder and pride through an experiential understanding of nature. Founded in 1998, Catamount Institute has established itself as the premiere nature-based environmental education organization in the Pikes Peak region focusing on a K-12 experiential science curriculum and the Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network. The Colorado Springs office is located at the Beidleman Environmental Center in Sondermann Park and a beautiful 142-acre Mountain Campus sits on the north slope of Pikes Peak. Imagine Education. Catamount Institute has served thousands of people with a vibrant range of innovative programs. From school rooms to board rooms, we strive to provide the best in educational opportunities and leading edge professional training and services. Catamount is effecting dynamic and systemic change through education, advocacy and leadership in our efforts to build a sustainable community that Inspires Ecological Stewardship. Imagine Sustainability. Catamount Institute is a nexus for addressing the critical issues of sustainability. Catamount’s Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network (PPSBN) officially launched in March of 2009 as an alliance of business, governmental, community, and advocacy leaders working together to build and direct the reputation of the Pikes Peak region. PPSBN
and its members understand that the prosperity of our region is measured by the well considered efforts of a diverse community taking responsibility for tomorrow by making sustainable choices today. Imagine Momentum. Catamount has experienced unprecedented growth and expansion requiring a business strategy that meets the demands of current students, patrons and members while growing capacity both thoughtfully and responsibly. In the last year: • Water ecology program participation more than tripled from 600 to 2200 students • 3000+ students participated in custom field trips, Young Environmental Stewards programs, summer camps and the annual science and research symposium • The Young Environmental Stewards afterschool program for 4th & 5th graders expanded to schools throughout El Paso and Teller counties • 120+ organizations, representing thousands of employees, have already committed to the Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network In addition to the school programs offered, Catamount Institute also worked with Fort Carson to transition the Southern Colorado Sustainability Conference (begun in 2001) from a military sponsored program to a community-driven event now hosted by Catamount. The highlight of the 2009 conference featured an opportunity for our community to engage with
Imagine Leadership. What would the future of our region and the quality of life in the Pikes Peak area be without Catamount Institute playing a prominent leadership role in promoting science driven education and sustainable business practices? Many schools are eliminating all science curricula beyond the basic level required to meet State testing standards and unfunded mandates. Without Catamount Institute’s youth programs filling the ever widening gaps left by diminishing education dollars and programs, thousands of students in our community will be left with only a rudimentary understanding of science. Currently America places a dismal 21st in science literacy among the top 30 industrialized nations. We cannot afford a poorly educated generation of 21st century citizens due to inferior educational opportunities. Both market forces and consumer awareness of green business practice favors the success of Catamount Institute’s Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network. According to a recent survey, the importance of being a “sustainable community” or “green city” ranked very high among respondents. Eighty-three percent found sustainable business practices to be very important in attracting new businesses to, and keeping existing businesses in our region. Catamount Institute is able to generate the credible and successful alliance of businesses, students, educators, parents and community leaders to navigate a path for an environmentally healthy, economically thriving, and socially responsible Pikes Peak region. Catamount Institute is an asset to our community. • Our continued and sustained presence in our region is invaluable • Our commitment, reputation and growth demonstrate this • Our clients, partners and constituents demand this • Our educators, students, families, and businesses deserve this For today’s leaders, for tomorrow’s critical thinkers, and for a strong and vibrant future, Imagine Community. Catamount Institute Can. Can You? ENGAGE Colorado Springs 33
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Airport Colorado Springs
The airport serves as the first impression for thousands of visitors, giving them a breathtaking view of Pikes Peak and a taste of Colorado hospitality. In addition, COS is a major catalyst in the growth and development of the Colorado Springs region, and plays a significant role in bringing new business, conventions and tourism to the area
to-terminal shuttle service with luggage or disabled assistance from helpful, courteous staff. Unique perks for travelers include valet parking service and free wireless Internet access. COS continues to meet the changing needs of the travelers with planned facilities enhancements, including new concessions and ongoing infrastructure improvements.
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COS’s three-level, 16-gate terminal facility, opened in 1994. In this 280,000 squarefoot facility, numerous skylights and large windows provide panoramic views of Pikes Peak and Colorado’s Front Range. Perhaps more importantly, COS is conveniently located near I-25. The airport is within easy driving distance to various Colorado cities and tourist attractions, including 14 major ski areas. Travel time from the airport to downtown Colorado Springs is a quick 25 minutes, while Denver is a leisurely 70 minute drive north on I-25. COS is ideally situated close to the geographic center of the United States. It also provides services and amenities that attract a wide array of general aviation aircraft. The
The wide array of services available to passengers and other airport users contribute to COS’s well deserved user-friendly reputation. Airline ticket and car rental counters, security checkpoints, baggage claim areas and concessions are easy to find and centrally located. COS is easy to navigate – whether you’re a family on the go or a road-weary business executive. The farthest gate is a walk of less than 1,000 feet from airline ticket counters or baggage carousels. At COS, more than 9,000 uncovered parking spaces are conveniently located and are easy on travelers’ budgets. Parking lots are safe, clean and well-lighted, offering quick car34 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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airport is situated on 7,135 acres at an elevation of approximately 6,200 feet; 200 acres consist of general aviation development and another 427 acres have been set aside for a business park. Two parallel runways and one crosswind runway accommodate the airport’s air traffic. Uncongested air and ground space, short taxi time, and a low weather-related closure/cancellation rate are why COS consistently ranks among the lowest in delays of all U.S. airports.
Air Travel Travel is easy and convenient from Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Airport features 16 gates and a 13,500 foot runway, which allows modern aircraft to reach any city in North America. Daily flights are available to non-stop and direct destinations. The airport is capable of handling all jet aircraft including wide body planes. From the Colorado Springs Airport, 7 airlines provide non-stop service to 10 destinations across the nation. The following Airlines service Colorado Springs: Allegiant Air – Las Vegas American Airlines – Dallas/Ft. Worth Delta Air Lines – Atlanta, ExpressJet Airlines - Houston Frontier Airlines, Inc. - Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver Northwest Airlines, Inc. - Minneapolis/St. Paul Skywest Airlines - Salt Lake City Skywest/United Airlines - Chicago, Denver Los Angeles, San Francisco Source: Colorado Springs Airport Daily Flight Guide, March 2010
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Colorado Springs Airport Business Park The Colorado Springs Airport Business Park sits next to 1,000 acres of rolling plains adjacent to the airport’s passenger terminal complex. It’s the largest master-planned business community in the fast-growing southeast development corridor of Colorado Springs. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and less than five minutes from the airport’s commercial and corporate terminals, the Airport Business Park offers an ideal setting for development. Managed by a public-private partnership, it features a master-planned community with plenty of green space, a golf course, a trail system and a spectacular view of Pike’s Peak and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The Colorado Springs Airport Business Park will be the site of choice for regional and national companies desiring office, flex, distribution or retail business space in a world-class setting.
Park Features 5 to 30 acre office sites 15 to 65 acre light industrial sites 50 to 200 acre tracts for campus-style office developments 300+ acres with direct access to runways 50 acres available for retail and hospitality development 230 acre public golf course (Summer of 2007) More than 500 acres of open space and trail systems Unobstructed views of Pikes Peak, the Front Range and the Spanish Peaks
Transportation Easy access to I-25 25 minutes from the Downtown Business District Adjacent to Colorado Springs Airport Excellent Aviation Infrastructure Eight Commercial Air Carriers Three Fixed Base Operators
Economic Development Incentives Foreign-Trade Zone Enterprise Zone Personal Property Tax Credit Program Sales Tax Exemption - Alternative Rate Industrial Revenue and Private Activity Bonds
Colorado Springs ranked 6th top city for defense jobs according to ClearJobs.com. According to the report, two Air Force Bases and the U.S. Air Force Academy, the aerospace industry is only second to tourism in Colorado Springs. The focus is on highly technical missions, chiefly systems engineering and space surveillance. (04/09) 36 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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DIA Denver International Airport
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport has become the world’s 10th-busiest airport and the fifth-busiest airport in the United States. With 50.1 million passengers in 2009, DEN is one of the busiest hubs in the world’s largest aviation market, the United States, and is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating more than $22 billion in annual economic impact for the state (Colorado Department of Transportation, 2008). Denver International Airport is one of the few major U.S. airports with room to expand its current facilities to accommodate future growth. Encompassing 53 square miles (137.8 square kilometers) of land, Denver International Airport is twice the size of Manhattan Island, and is larger than the city boundaries of Boston, Miami, or San Francisco. DEN is the largest airport site in North America and the second-largest in the world. The efficient layout of six nonintersecting runways allows for multiple simultaneous aircraft movements. DEN has capacity for six more runways, another terminal, and two additional concourses. Denver’s Runway 16R/34L, which runs north-south and is 16,000 feet long, is the longest commercial runway in the United States. It is one of the reasons DEN has received ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) certification
to handle Airbus 380 operations. The airport is owned by the City and County of Denver and is operated by the Denver Department of Aviation. The $4.9 billion city investment in the design and construction of Denver International Airport was financed by a combination of airport bonds, federal aviation grants, and monies generated by Denver’s former airport, Stapleton International. Through early and steadfast planning, DEN has gained significant recognition for financial stability, and has been profitable every year since opening. DEN’s award-winning architecture and magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains create a unique atmosphere for travelers. Jeppesen Terminal’s internationally recognized peaked roof, designed by Fentress Bradburn Architects, is reflective of snow-capped mountains and evokes the early history of Colorado when Native American teepees were scattered across the Great Plains. Passenger Traffic DEN’s passenger traffic has recovered strongly since declining in 2001 and 2002. Today, approximately 55 percent of travelers at DEN are origination and destination (O&D) passengers, and 45 percent are connecting .O&D passengers are those beginning or ending their trip in Denver. More than 25 million annual domestic passengers begin or end their trip in Denver, making Denver the sixth largest domestic O&D hub in the U.S. International traffic at DEN accounts for approximately 2 million passengers annually–approximately 4 percent of the airport’s total passenger traffic..
Readers of Business Traveler magazine have voted Denver International Airport the best airport in North America for three years in a row: 2006, 2007, and 2008 ENGAGE Colorado Springs 37
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“Belong” captures all of the membership activities from joining The Chamber to becoming involved in the many interactive advisory committees, councils, and volunteer groups The Chamber sponsors. Belonging and participating to a local community based business organization such as The Chamber helps business leaders and their employees become more than residents of their region and graduate to becoming “citizens.” “Connect” speaks to the many ways The Chamber links businesses with customers, with each other, and through active advocacy, with community leaders, military and elected officials. It also refers to the programs and activities The Chamber offers business professionals to access information and educational content needed to make their business a success. “Prosper” is, of course, the hoped-for result of enterprise. In this context, it speaks to all the ways The Chamber makes you money and saves you money, from free coupons posted on the Chamber website to affordable health care and discounts on workers compensation programs and office supplies. The Chamber also always keeps an eye to the bottom line on how to help business prosper in our region by advocating for the best possible business climate and quality of life. 38 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
The Chamber: Attracted the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center Established collaboration between business organizations • Southern Colorado Business Partnership • Chamber Connect Chapters • Business and health professionals alliances Developed affordable health care & workers compensation programs Advocated for local businesses through political action and legislation Protected strong military/business partnerships & our military assets • Led efforts to attract Cyberspace Operations • Championed Fort Carson/4th ID Growth Fostered the Entrepreneurial Spirit: • SEGway Gardens • Chamber University Cultivated business leadership • Executive networking • Chamber Rising Professionals
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Colorado Springs — We are a community to be envied.
We believe: We are a city of accountability. We embrace our heritage of fiscal responsibility — including a can-do attitude during these hard times, making do with what we have, and working toward durable solutions. The Colorado Springs region has blazed a trail of innovative, agile responses to fiscal challenges while achieving the mandate for balanced City and County budgets. We are addressing head-on the financial challenges the current recession has presented to not only us but the entire nation. We are a community that recognizes our shared responsibility as citizens to solve problems. In small ways and large, we have come together with our sleeves rolled up to keep our community strong. We are a city ready for the future. “We are the leading edge of the Lifestyle Belt — and the Gateway to new expansion into the West,” says Dr. Tom Duening, El Pomar Chair for Business and Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs and newly arrived in town from Arizona. “Colorado Springs is a place for people who want to create their own community and life. People can find their own pathway here. The honesty, transparency, and creativity of the business community of Colorado Springs far exceed that of the larger cities I’ve lived in for the past 25 years.” Our assets and resources are unmatched in communities our size. The Brookings Institute, a high level national research
non-profit, concurs with Dr. Duening’s observations in a study — Megapolitan Development in the Intermountain West — which asserts that Colorado’s Front Range is uniquely empowered with all the essential ingredients for major economic growth, and calls out Colorado Springs as a leading factor. We are a city of scholarship. This community’s core higher educational resources are not repeated anywhere in America. The US Air Force Academy, Colorado College, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Pikes Peak Community College, complemented by a cast of high caliber educational institutions for adult learners, provide a complete suite of educational opportunity for the region’s labor force. We are a city of welcome and innovation. For example, among other outstanding groups, we hosted the Annual National Space Symposium at the Broadmoor Hotel (a resort certified as five-star for fifty years)again in 2010. The 9,000 participants make this symposium the largest in the space industry. The Symposium, besides being a wonderful economic boost, is a logical pairing of our cultivation of technologically advanced industries and the historically acclaimed hospitality of our region’s tourism industry. We are a city safeguarding the nation. The continued and growing presence of our military installations and commands, defense and national security enterprises has insulated our economy while providing a home for our national heroes, something in which we take great pride. Our almost 2,000 non-profit organizations
work to help and serve those in need in our community, across the nation and around the world. We are a city of encouragement. Colorado Springs is a community of excellence for amateur sports and proud home to the United States Olympic Committee and Training Center. We have been rated the fittest city in America and, as such, set the gold standard for personal health and well-being. Our vibrant and thriving arts community is a legacy from our founders, an integral part of living the America the Beautiful Dream. We are a city working together. We are working tomorrow’s problems today, and doing so with an unprecedented level of regional collaboration. Three examples illustrate this point. Business leaders understand the need to work together, and the need for a strong regional voice for business. The Southern Colorado Business Partnership has been formed to give businesses in three counties a voice at the state level. Twelve organizations from Castle Rock to Pueblo are working shared challenges to the benefit of our region. Operation 60ThirtyFive, our region’s economic strategic plan, is bringing out the best in our community in smart, efficient application of resources to achieve our highest and best economic potential. Dream City 2020 is a citizen-led effort to craft a vision for our city’s future, and work to turn the Dream to reality. We are a city to be envied. We are proud that we own our own destiny. And, most importantly, we are working diligently to make Colorado Springs a world class community.
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The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) supports business and promotes employment in El Paso and Teller counties by providing market-driven solutions for our community to succeed in the global economy. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. In addition, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center works closely with The Chamber and the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation to bring new employers to the Pikes Peak region and to retain those that are already doing business here. Business owners and managers can take advantage of a variety of services offered by the Business Relations Group. This group consists of business consultants who possess expertise in a wide range of business fields and provide business solutions for the 21st century. Business services offered include, but are not limited to: employment law, HR training, hiring and recruiting, supervisor and managerial training, tax credits, crisis lay-off response, OSHA training, job task analysis, employee assessments, and background checks. The Business and Education Talent Readiness Project (BETR), spearheaded by PPWFC, addresses the lack of home-grown talent exiting the Pre-K-16 education pipeline. Increasing deficiencies exist between the supply and demand of employable talent exiting the educational system in science, technology, engineering and math skills. The BETR Project was formed to “weave a community fabric” comprised of business, education, government, and families to assist in overcoming this shortage. Its primary goal is to significantly reduce the leaks in the education pipeline and strengthen the output of skillful workers in the region, now and in the future. For job seekers, PPWFC offers a variety of services to help them find employment. This includes workshops on topics such as Résumé Writing, Personality and Career Choice, Guided Job Search, Self Employment, Computer Basics, Career Scope (career planning and aptitude measurement), Skillscheck (assessment of computer skills), and Skill Profiler (emotional intelligence assessment). There is no charge for these workshops. Job seekers can also take advantage of four networking groups that offer information about regional employment trends, opportunities to hear from community leaders, employer information sessions, and sharing of job leads. The four groups are: 50+ Networking Group for people age 50 and over who are seeking employment. The group meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The Executive Network Group for those persons who have held senior management or executive level positions for an extended time, and who may be in need of specialized services. Meetings are held weekly on Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Professional Network Group for any individual seeking new employment. Meets each Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Veterans Networking Group for Veterans in need of specialized services. Meets every 1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org. Information about the BETR project can be found at www.betrproject.org.
The Colorado Springs Business Journal has your local business community covered. We have local reporters reporting on local topics like aerospace/defense contracting, local politics, environment and energy, real estate, economic development, health care, retail and more. You won’t read stories from national news wires in our paper. Just local business information that impacts you, your company and our community, because we mean business. The Colorado Springs Business Journal publishes every Friday where you’ll find breaking business news, weekly columns from our award winning reporters, a one on one with a local business/ community leader, a top list from our Book of Leads, a sales column by Jeffrey Gitomer, opinion pages and tons of local leads. In addition to our weekly content we also have quarterly and annual supplements like, Leadership and Health Care quarterly, Engage Magazine, the Book of Leads, Rising Stars, Women of Influence, Best of Springs Business and Inclusion. Our subscribers are CSBJ Insiders and also have access to CSBJ. com, over 14 years of archives, white papers, a digital edition of the paper, discounts on Book of Leads downloads and events, and local leads that you can’t find anywhere else. In addition to our weekly paper we also have CSBJ Daily email updates and we publish The Transcript, a legal newspaper, and the four military base newspapers. Our CSBJ Daily Email delivers free news updates directly to your inbox Monday through Saturday. The Transcript publishes public notices, legal records and real estate transactions for El Paso County and has serving the community for over 115 years. The Colorado Springs Military Newspaper group prints the four military newspapers for our local bases, including: The Mountaineer for Fort Carson, The Academy Spirit for the US Air Force Academy, The Schriever Sentinel for Schriever Air Force Base and The Space Observer for Peterson Air Force Base. To find out more about what The Colorado Springs Business Journal has to offer, or to become a subscriber, visit us online at CSBJ.com.
Colorado Springs ranked 7th “Best City to Raise an Outdoor Kid” by Backpacker Magazine. The survey used metrics including climate, landscape, air pollution, obesity rates, Boy’s Life subscribers, and online voting by Backpacker readers. (09/09) 40 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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The Colorado Procurement and Technical Assistance office (Colorado PTAC) also provides information to businesses about the basics of government contracting, where to find them, how to understand them and how to prepare bids and proposals. Colorado PTAC services are made possible by funding provided by the U.S. Department of Defense and the State of Colorado. Please visit our website www.coloradoptac.org for more information.
Our Mission: The Southern Colorado Business Partnership is an organization comprised of multiple regional partners working collectively in the pursuit of regional economic advancement with a shared voice, mission and focus.
Small Business Development Center Colorado Springs is a great place to live and do business. With adventures like Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, white water rafting and the ski slopes in your back yard it’s hard to know where to start. In the same way you would want an experienced guide to help you paddle through the rapids of the Royal Gorge, the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center is here to be the adventure guide for your small business. Our experienced team of counselors and instructors can help you navigate your way through the obstacles along all of the stages of your small business adventure. We’re here to energize and inspire your adventure with free and confidential counseling, and through our low cost workshops. Colorado Springs SBDC 719-255-3844 www.cssbdc.org sbdc@uccs.edu
Our Focus: • Economic Advancement - Contributing to a business climate that nurtures the attraction, retention and growth of our regional business base. • Business Advocacy (Legislative/Public Policy) - Being a relevant voice for business in Southern Colorado at the regional, state and federal level. • Community Building - Addressing regional issues through intraregional communications and collaborations. • Leverage the Resources of the Partnership - Identifying ways to maximize each organizations competencies in support of the Partnership. Our Values: • Increase awareness of and participation in the Partnership throughout the region. • Demonstrate measurable outcomes. • Retention and growth of business in the region. • Become a credible and relevant business resource. Our Voice: Scaleable voice of over 4,000 business and 140,000 employees 2010 Goals: • Identify and invite other eligible regional organizations to join the Partnership. • Take a key role in enhancing entrepreneurial growth in the region. • Partner with elected officials at all levels in support of Partnership objectives. • Identify and, where possible, implement opportunities for Partners to reduce costs and increase member benefits through shared services. 42 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs Diversity Forum was established in 2005 by a small group of civic leaders who came together to explore the contribution diversity can make to our community. Diversity speaks to all the ways in which we differ from each other—it refers to the entire host of identities that define each of us as individuals. We believe that a healthy community requires an inclusive climate built on a foundation of trust and respect for individual assets, talents, and perspectives. Doing so maximizes everyone’s contribution to a shared quality of life. We provide a place to foster an understanding of diversity— Continued on page 44
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Cultural Diversity Award The City of Colorado Springs is the first place winner of the National League of Cities’ 2010 City Cultural Diversity Award. The award is significant because in 2007, the Diversity Forum set a goal to achieve national recognition of Colorado Springs as an inclusive community by 2010.
Recognizing the importance of attracting and retaining a pool of young talent in the region, the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce introduced the Chamber Rising Professionals. Chamber Rising Professionals is a dynamic, fast paced group that offers a unique opportunity for young, career minded individuals to network, work with a mentor, hone their business talents, volunteer their time and skills, and meet other professionals in the Colorado Springs community. Created by and for individuals between the ages of 21-39, the goal of the Chamber Rising Professionals is to cultivate the next generation of business leaders and maximize their involvement in our community. get connected with your peers in the business community
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• Online: www.coloradospringschamber.org, click Rising Professionals • By phone: 719.575.4316
Benefits of Membership • Networking: Meet other professionals, ages 21-39, at monthly events • Professional Development: Grow your career and get that next promotion through instructional programs • Civic Engagement: Influence the future direction of the city through events focused on government, public policy and community service • Mentoring: Work with a mentor from the Leadership Pikes Peak Signature Class • Discounts: Gain access to valuable discounts at area Chamber businesses with a Premier Membership Card • Quarterly Newsletters: Keep abreast of upcoming events, community happenings and follow the careers of other Rising Professionals as they receive promotions and community recognition • Member Recognition: Rising Professionals recognize their own at a yearly Awards Dinner • Company Recognition: Sponsorship opportunities give your company recognition at monthly events. Mission of the Chamber Rising Professionals is to connect the Pikes Peak region’s young professionals and future leaders through professional development, civic engagement, and mentoring.”
CSYP is Colorado's largest young professionals group. We're also the only networking group in Colorado Springs with connections to similar groups in Denver and Pueblo with some national and international ties. CSYP’s mission is to retain and advance the quality of life for young professionals in Colorado Springs, something the organization has been doing for more than six years. Some facts about CSYP: • More than 2,000 members in Colorado Springs • Benefitted more than 50 nonprofits through our events • Worked with the Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Partnership, and The Chamber of Commerce to reach young professionals • Helped build a Habitat for Humanity Home • Sponsored Riverboarding, Skiing, Hiking, and Mountain Biking • Helped young professionals find jobs, make friends and be happier in Colorado Springs. • For more information, visit CSYoungProfessionals.com. Find CSYP on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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1. Colorado College 2. Colorado Springs Airport 3. Fort Carson 4. Garden of the Gods Park 5. Manitou Springs 6. Palmer Park 7. Peterson Air Force Base 8. Schriever Air Force Base 9. Security Service Field (Home of the Sky Sox baseball team) 10. Seven Falls 11. The Broadmoor 12. UCCS 13. United States Air Force Academy
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Attractions, Events & Activities The Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is available to assist vacation and business travelers with information about lodging, transportation, attractions, activities, dining, shopping and services. The CVB also works closely with meeting planners, sporting event organizers and group tour operators to assist with meetings, conventions, sports competitions, reunions, motorcoach tours and student tours. The mission of the CVB is to promote Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region as a top choice for family vacations, weekend getaways, sporting events, business meetings, family and military reunions, student trips and motorcoach tours. The CVB publishes an annual Official Visitor Guide, which is available by postal or electronic mail at no charge upon request. Also available at the Visitor Information Center are maps, brochures, itinerary assistance, directions, Internet access, restrooms, postcards and souvenirs. Call, click or come by for a wealth of information on all there is to see and do in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
800.888.4748 ext. 0 719.635.7506 ext. 0 Main Website: www.VisitCOS.com Mobile Website: www.m.VisitCOS.com Email Address: Info@VisitCOS.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VisitCOS Twitter: www.Twitter.com/VisitCOS YouTube: www.YouTube.com/VisitCOS
Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region offer a wealth of recreational, scenic and educational opportunities for visitors and residents alike. Our mild, sunny climate allows you to enjoy year round all that the region has to offer.
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
Visitor Information Center 515 S. Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Since Lt. Zebulon Pike first saw the mountain that would eventually carry his name, Pikes Peak has played a significant role in the development and allure of the Pikes Peak region. In the 1850s, gold seekers heading west emblazoned “Pikes Peak or Bust” on the canvas of their covered wagons. Katharine Lee Bates, inspired by what she saw when she arrived at the summit of Pikes Peak in 1893, immortalized the mountain in her beloved anthem “America the Beautiful.” It is an ageless sentinel that overlooks the peaks and plains of Colorado, an enduring symbol of mountain majesty and western spirit. Today, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a ride to the summit on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway or drive to the summit on the Pikes Peak Highway. Those with a little more endurance can hike or even run up the Peak on Barr Trail or bike down the Pikes Peak Highway on a guided tour.
Location & Hours Summer M-F – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. S-S – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Winter M-F – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. S-S – Closed
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the world’s highest auto race and one of the most grueling events in all of motor racing. The start line at 9,400 feet is high enough to leave anyone short of breath. And the climb to the towering 14,110 foot finish punishes drivers and their vehicles. As the drivers climb toward the summit, the thin air slows reflexes and saps muscle strength - plus it robs engines of 30 percent of their power at the summit. So competitors and vehicles must be in top shape simply to finish, let alone win. The course is a twisty sprint of 12.4
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miles. With turns and a course that turns to gravel halfway up, drivers get a tremendous workout. Although every corner in the race deserves full respect, the one named “Bottomless Pit” gets top billing as the one not to miss. No one has ever missed that corner, which would result in a 6,000 foot drop.
Garden of the Gods Dramatic views, towering red cliffs, balanced rocks, snowcapped mountains in the distance and more than two million visitors a year. . . all found in Garden of the Gods Park, a city park of extraordinary natural beauty. Owned by the City of Colorado Springs and managed by the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, Garden of the Gods Park stretches the traditional definition of a city park; and is known throughout the world for its surreal and mysterious beauty. Annually, visitors from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries discover the compelling beauty and history of the 1,367-acre park. Park access is free and accessible by car, bus, foot, bike or horseback. Find out exactly “How Did Those Red Rocks Get There” in a 14-minute HD presentation (small fee) at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, located at the park’s main entrance on 30th Street.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, at an elevation of 6, 800 feet above sea level, is home to breathtaking mountain scenery and more than 750 animals, representing nearly 150 different species. All of your favorites are here... from giraffes and elephants to monkeys, penguins, hippos and even grizzly bears. It's also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see more than 30 endangered species including the Amur tiger, Mexican gray wolf, mountain tapir and black-footed ferret. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. In 1938, after substantial development, Mr. Penrose deeded the Zoo as a non-profit trust to the citizens of Colorado Springs. Entrance to the zoo includes admission to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, a tomb dedicated by Spencer Penrose to one of his dear friends and favorite American humorist who died in a plane crash while the tower was under construction in 1935.
Museums Colorado Springs has many art, history and heritage museums. The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is a place for artistic discovery and entertainment; a cultural and economic anchor, providing innovative, world-class programming to an ever-expanding audience. Visitors can enjoy the rotating exhibits from the permanent collection as well as the world-class traveling exhibits. The Bemis Art School offers a variety of classes for artists of all ages and abilities, and the SaGāJi Theatre brings to life a full season of musical and dramatic productions. To fully appreciate the history and important first citizens of the Pikes Peak region, visit the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The Museum is located downtown in the beautifully restored 1903 El Continued on next page
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Paso County Courthouse at 215 South Tejon street. Normal hours of visitation are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is FREE to the museum, though donations are very welcome. Exhibits cover topics such as the marketing of Pikes Peak, the City’s founder, General William Jackson Palmer, and the paleontology of Red Rock Canyon.
Geological Wonders After visiting Garden of the Gods, discover more geological wonders at Cave of the Winds on a Discovery or Flashlight tour. Seven Falls is a picturesque attraction with a 227-foot staircase or an elevator cut right into the granite. Red Rocks open space features more crimson sandstone for your viewing or climbing pleasure and the Paint Mines Interpretive Park takes you 9,000 years back in time to ancient civilizations who used the colorful rocks to create their decorative paints.
World-Class Resorts & Lodging The Broadmoor hotel is truly the “Grand Dame of the Rockies”, a five-star, five-diamond resort that defines luxury and captures the sophisticated history and heritage of the region. Cheyenne Mountain Resort offers a true Colorado experience including a breakfast experience with some of the friendly critters from the nearby Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Cliff House in Manitou Springs provides a historical setting with all the modern luxuries added. The region’s many B&B’s offer unique charm and quiet elegance.
Special Events There are always family friendly events taking place throughout the Pikes Peak region. Whether it’s a donkey race from Victor to Cripple Creek or a “Race to the Clouds” up Pikes Peak, festivals abound – especially in the summer. Rodeos, marathons, balloons, arts & crafts, pottery, fruitcake and racing coffins are just some of the unique and even quirky subject manner of special events in Colorado Springs and surrounding towns.
Golf Courses They’ll tell you that putts always break away from the mountain. And with the thinner air, your drives will travel that much further. From experience, we’ve found these mountain legends to be true! Golfing in Colorado Springs is a transforming experience, with lush fairways and greens, spectacular scenery and of course the abundant sunshine 48 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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and low humidity. Colorado Springs has two public courses, Patty Jewett and Valley Hi. The BROADMOOR and Cheyenne Mountain Resort each have championship courses available to guests and members.
Ski Resorts Colorado Springs is the gateway to some of the best Colorado ski resorts. Flying in to the Colorado Springs Airport (www.FlyCOS.com) is convenient and economical. Top ski mountains such as Monarch, Ski Cooper, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Vail, Winter Park and Mary Jane are all just a few hours drive through the scenic Rocky Mountains.
The United States Air Force Academy The United States Air Force Academy is one of Colorado Springs’ most popular tourist attractions. Visitors can tour the unusual multi-spired chapel, Honor Court and visitor’s center.
Manitou Springs You can do so many things in Manitou Springs! Did you know Manitou (as the locals call it) was voted “One of the Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel? You see, Manitou rests at the base of “America’s Mountain”, Pikes Peak, which is the epicenter of activities and fun for the entire region of Southern Colorado. Many small towns would be delighted with just one of Manitou’s countless attractions: mountain railways, caves, camping, amusement parks, festivals, hiking, horseback riding, and natural wonders that will take your breath away. In fact, there are more things to do and see in Manitou than could fit into just one trip! In this quaint but thriving mountain town, you’ll find one-of-a-kind shopping at our locally owned boutiques, and amazing local artists showcased in our galleries. When it comes to dining, Manitou’s ample choices range from the classic pie-shop, to some of world’s best fine dining. Since there’s way too much to do in just a day, it’s quite fortunate that Manitou has tons of lodging options to fit any travel budget. The best part about Manitou Springs is it’s just minutes away from downtown Colorado Springs, but it still feels like a world away!
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2010 Calendar of events JULY 2
Ride for the Brand Championship Ranch Cattle Drive........................................... 339-9017 Downtown CS @ high noon, rideforthebrandchampionshipranchrodeo.com 3 Ride for the Brand Ranch Championship Ranch Rodeo....................................... 339-9017 Norris-Penrose Event Center, rideforthebrandchampionshipranchrodeo.com 3-4 Buffalo BBQ, Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs............................................... 685-9655 3-5 Fourth of July Celebration at the Royal Gorge................................................888-333-5597 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, royalgorgebridge.com 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July..................................................................................... 275-5149 Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway, buckskinjoe.com 13 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Downtown Colorado Springs, pikespeakorbustrodeo.org 13-19 Pikes Peak Invitational Soccer, USAF Academy, rushpikespeak.com................... 590-9977 14-17 70th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.......................................................... 635-3548, 576-2626 Norris-Penrose Event Center, pikespeakorbustrodeo.org 24-31 El Paso County Fair, Calhan, elpasocountyfair.com.............................................. 520-7880 31 Love Hope Strength concert on Pikes Peak................................www.lovehopestrength.org
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7/30-1 Rocky Mountain State Games..............................thesportscorp.org/html/sportsCorp/rmsg US Air Force Academy/various city venues 7 Burro Birthday Bash, Western Museum of Mining and Industry, ......................... 488-0880 21-22 Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon, Triple Crown of Running........................................ 473-2625 Pikes Peak – Barr Trail, pikespeakmarathon.org 27-29 Mountain Music Festival, Manitou Springs, manitousprings.org........................... 685-9655 27-9/1 Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, coloradostatefair.com........................................800-444-3247
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34th Annual Colorado Balloon Classic................................................................. 471-4833 Memorial Park-Colorado Springs, balloonclassic.com 4-6 Mountain Man Rendezvous...........................................................................888-333-5597 Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, royalgorgebridge.com 4-6 Commonwheel Arts and Crafts Festival............................................................... 685-1008 Memorial Park-Manitou Springs, commonwheel.com 11 IAFF Fallen Firefighters Observance...................................................................... 442-2014 Memorial Park – Colorado Springs, iaff.org 17-19 Royal Gorge Go Fast Games.........................................................................888-333-5597 Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, royalgorgebridge.com
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Colorado Springs In Their Honor Air Show, cosairshow.com............................... 635-8803 Octoberfest, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, royalgorgebridge.com. 888-333-5597 Family Exploration Day “Engines”........................................................................ 488-0880 Western Museum of Mining and Industry, wmmi.org Wknds Haunted Mines, Western Museum of Mining and Industry, wmmi.org.488-0880 14 -31 Town of Terror...................................................................................................... 275-5149 Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway, buckskinjoe.com 22-24 Boo at the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, cmzoo.org........................................... 633-9925 29-31 Boo at the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, cmzoo.org........................................... 633-9925 30 Emma Crawford Festival & Memorial Coffin Race.........................................800-642-2567 Manitou Springs
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Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival............................................................... 226-0450 Fine Arts Center, rmwfilmfest.org 27-12/24 It’s Christmas, Old Colorado City.......................................................................... 577-4112
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Festival of Lights Parade, downtowncs.com........................................................ 649-9111 Santa Claus Express............................................................................................ 685-5401 Pikes Peak Cog Railway, cograilway.com, runs most weekends in December 10-12 Winter Wild Land, A Wildly Festive Experience, cmzoo.org.................................. 633-9925 17-1/2 Winter Wild Land, A Wildly Festive Experience, cmzoo.org.................................. 633-9925 19-24 Santa Train Rides, Royal Gorge Route, RoyalGorgeReservations.com..........888-724-5748 31 New Year’s Eve Train, RoyalGorgeReservations.com....................................888-724-5748 ENGAGE Colorado Springs 49
ATTRACTIONS Springs Inn, springsinnco.com.........................................................................636-2998 620 W. Colorado Ave. Convenient location on West Colorado Ave. in Old Colorado City. Travelodge of Colorado Springs, travelodge.com, $$.............800-929-5478, 632-4600 2625 Ore Mill Rd. Remodeled, centrally located, indoor pool, free deluxe breakfast, bus ctr.
Bed & Breakfasts & Vacation Homes Holden House 1902 B & B Inn HoldenHouse.com, $$$..........888-565-3980, 471-3980 1102 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Best Honeymoon/Anniversary! Fireplaces, tubs-for-2, business center. Old Town GuestHouse, oldtown-guesthouse.com, $$$...........888-375-4210, 632-9194 115 S. 26th St. AAA 4-diamond, urban luxury, upscale amenities, leisure business. Our Hearts Inn Old Colorado City, inn-colorado-springs.com, $$$.......... 800-533-7095 2215 W. Colorado Ave. Historic area, private balcony, rooms and cottages, affordable luxury. Wedgewood Cottage Bed & Breakfast, bbonline.com/co/wedgewood, $$......636-1829 1111 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Private Victorian w/2 fireplaces and jacuzzi for two.
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Southwest Hotels/Motels
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites, bestwestern.com, $-$$$......................576-2371 1440 Harrison Rd. Indoor pool/spa/exercise room/comp. cont. breakfast. bwcosgm@aol.com Beverly Hills Motel, $-$$..................................................................................632-0386 5-Acres, near attractions. Horseback riding/quiet cottages, BBQ. Broadmoor Hotel broadmoor.com, $$$...................................800-634-7711, 577-5775 1 Lake Ave. Longest consecutive winner of the AAA Five Diamond and Mobil Five Star awards. Cheyenne Mountain Resort cheyennemountain.com..............800-588-6531, 538-4000 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. 215-Acre resort, 316 rooms, golf course, lake. Comfort Inn South tiny.cc/comfortsouth, $-$$........................800-4-CHOICE, 579-6900 1410 Harrison Rd. Micro.,fridge, deluxe cont. bkft, indoor pool, whirl pool, restaurant nearby. Courtyard Colorado Springs South, marriott.com/coscs, $$......800-321-2211, 226-5006 2570 Tenderfoot Hill St. Free WIFI, Pool hot tub, 24-hour market, meeting room, Courtyard café. DoubleTree World Arena coloradospringsworldarena.doubletree.com $$..800-222-8733 1775 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd. Renovated oversized guestrooms adjacent to World Arena. Fairfield Inn & Suites South marriott.com/cosfs, $$...............800-228-2800, 576-1717 2725 Geyser Dr. Free Deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, free WIFI. Falls Motel, $-$$..............................................................................................684-9745 Green Mountain Falls. Peaceful mountain setting by the lake, BBQ and picnic area. Garden of the Gods Club gardenofthegodsclub.com, $$-$$$.....800-923-8838, 632-5541 3320 Mesa Rd. Spacious, luxurious rooms with amazing views, golf, tennis and spa. Glen Eyrie Castle, gleneyrie.org, $-$$$..................................800-944-4536, 634-0808 3820 N. 30th St. Beautiful castle nestled in Queens Canyon next to Garden of the Gods. Hampton Inn & Suites I-25 South tiny.cc/hampton25, $$-$$$............... 800-HAMPTON 2910 Geyser Dr. Suites, hot bkft, indoor pool/hot tub. WIFI, near World Arena, restaurants, shops. LaQuinta Inn & Suites South, laquinta.com, $$...............................................527-4788 2750 Geyser Dr. Free first-light breakfast, pool and hot tub. Mecca Motel, themeccamotel.com, $-$$................................800-634-2442, 520-1215 3518 W. Colorado Ave. Near attractions, outdoor pool/hot tub, clean, American-owned. Motel 6, motel6.com...............................................................800-466-8356, 520-5400 3228 N. Chestnut St. Near area attractions, WIFI & heated outdoor pool. Rainbow Lodge Inn, rainbowlodge-inn.com, $-$$..................800-934-1102, 632-4551 3709 W. Colorado Ave. Picnic area, free cont. breakfast, family units, newly remodeled. Residence Inn Colorado Springs South, marriott.com/cosri, $$-$$$...... 800-331-3131 576-0101, 2765 Geyser. Newly renovated! All suites, free hot breakfast buffet, free Internet. Rodeway Inn & Suites, choicehotels.com/hotel/co725, $......866-471-3930, 623-2300 1623 S. Nevada, Free coffee & local calls, large pool, kitchenettes, continental breakfast, pets OK. Timber Lodge, timberlodge.pikes-peak.com, $-$$$...............800-448-6762, 636-3941 3627 W. Colorado Ave. 24 cabins, 4 acres, stream, 14 kitchens, great for family reunions. Travelodge - South, travelodge.com................................................................632-7077
Old Colorado City Hotels/Motels
Amarillo Motel, $................................................................... 630-3976, 635-8539 x150 2801 W. Colorado Ave. Family units, phones, ac, cable TV. Garden of the Gods Motel, gardenofthegodsmotel.pikes-peak.com, $-$$...800-637-0703 2922 W. Colorado. AAA, clean, near attr., 2 rm units, cable, picnic area, indoor pool, views.
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Manitou Springs Hotels/Motels
America’s Best Value Inn Villa Motel villamotel.com, $$.......888-315-2378, 685-5492 481 Manitou Ave. Outdoor pool/spa, micro/fridge. Internet, cont. breakfast, HBO, laundry. The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, thecliffhouse.com, $$$...........888-212-7000, 685-3000 306 Canon Ave. AAA Four-Diamond Historic Boutique Hotel at the base of Pikes Peak. Comfort Inn Manitou, manitoucomfortinn.com, $$..........................................685-5455 45 Manitou Ave. Indoor pool/spa, suites/balconies, WIFI, meeting room, elevator, cont. brkft. Dillon Motel, home.pcisys.net/~dillonmotel, $-$$..........................................685-5225 134 Manitou Ave. Cabin units, new luxury rms, major cc, catv, A/C, heated pool, mtn. view. El Colorado Lodge, elcolorado.net, $$....................................800-782-2246, 685-5485 23 Manitou Ave. Adobe cabins, Southwest décor, charm, great for family reunions. Manitou Inn & Suites at Pikes Peak, manitouinnatpikespeak.com..................685-5898 229 Manitou Ave. Offering clean, comfortable rooms and a convenient location. Pikes Peak Inn, pikespeakinn.com, $...............................................................685-5616 626 Manitou Ave. Newly renovated, walk to shops/restaurants, 1 mile to Cog. Rodeway Inn @ the Castaways, castawaysinn.com, $$........877-586-3300, 685-3300 103 / 107 Manitou Ave. Manitou’s suitest hotel, fireplace, jacuzzi tubs. Silver Saddle Inn, silver-saddle.com......................................800-772-3353, 685-5611 215 Manitou Ave. Outdoor pool, wireless internet, continental breakfast.
Bed & Breakfast Inns & Vacation Homes 1892 Victoria’s Keep Bed & Breakfast, victoriaskeep.com.....800-905-5337, 685-5354 202 Ruxton Ave. 1892 Victorian with modern luxury. Fireplaces, baths with jetted tubs for 2, A/C. Avenue Hotel, avenuehotelbandb.com, $$..............................800-294-1277, 685-1277 711 Manitou Ave. Historic Victorian/private baths/back garden jacuzzi/spa services. Blue Skies Inn, A Bed & Breakfast, blueskiesbb.com, $$$.....800-398-7949, 685-3899 402 Manitou Ave. Manitou wooded stream/garden by Pikes Peak, artist-painted inn, great bkfst. Onaledge Bed & Breakfast, onaledge.net...............................888-685-4515, 685-1272 336 El Paso Blvd. Luxuriant lodging in picturesque Manitou Springs, Nat. Register of historic places. Red Crags Bed & Breakfast Inn, redcrags.com.......................800-721-2248, 685-1920 302 El Paso Blvd. 1880 Victorian, king beds, private baths, fireplace, AAA. Rockledge Country Inn, rockledgeinn.com, $$$.....................888-685-4515, 685-4515 328 El Paso. AAA 4-Diamond, Most Romantic by Denver Post, arts and crafts, 4-acre estate, w/p tubs.
Cabins 1892 Victoria’s Keep Bed & Breakfast, victoriaskeep.com.....800-905-5337, 685-5354 202 Ruxton Ave. 1892 Victorian with modern luxury. Fireplaces, baths with jetted tubs for 2, A/C. Town-N-Country Cottages townncountryc.com, $$.................800-992-5428, 685-5427 123 Crystal Park Rd. 10 cottages, pool, hot tub, fireplaces, playground, pavilion, laundry, stream.
Southeast Hotels/Motels
Airport Value Inn & Suites, airportvalueinn.com.....................800-596-5588, 596-5588 6875 Space Village Ave. Free hot bkfst, WIFI, fitness center, jacuzzi, picnic area, pets allowed w/ fee. Alikar Gardens Extended Stay Resort, alikar.com....................800-456-1123,475-2564 1123 Verde Dr. Ste. D Premier apartment community. Call us for rental rates today! Apollo Park Executive Suites apollopark.com, $.....................800-666-1955, 634-0286 805 S. Circle Dr. #2-B Extended-stay hotel, 1 & 2 bdrm floorplans, full kitchens, furnished, wireless internet.
ATTRACTIONS Comfort Inn Airport, comfortinncoloradosprings.com.....................................380-9000 2115 Aerotech Dr. Airport shuttle, free deluxe breakfast, indoor pool & spa. Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs, cpcoloradosprings.com....................... 800-981-4012 2886 S. Circle. Full service, comp. airport shuttle, restaurants, lounges, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness rm. Econo Lodge Airport, econolodgecoloradosprings.com..........800-55ECONO, 638-5800 6715 Paramint Ct. AAA Military discounts. Indoor pool hot tub, microwave, free hot bkft, free WIFI. Econo Lodge Airport Inn, $$....................................................866-740-3824, 574-7707 1780 Aeroplaza Dr. Indoor pool and spa, military discounts. Hampton Inn Airport, hamptoninncoloradosprings.com, $$.....800-HAMPTON, 591-1100 2077 Aerotech Dr. Free deluxe breakfast, free airport shuttle, close to airport and military sites. Hilton Garden Inn - Airport, coloradospringsairport.hgi.com....................877-STAY-HGI 622-0300, 2035 Aerotech Dr. New premier full-service hotel near airport. Holiday Inn Airport Aerotech holiday-inn.com/cosapaerotech, $$..................380-8516 1855 Aeroplaza Dr. Indoor pool, fridges, free WIFI, airport shuttle, kids eat free at on-site grill. Holiday Inn Express-Airport, hiexpress.com/cos-airport, $$...........................591-6000 1815 Aeroplaza Dr. Complimentary breakfast bar, business fitness center. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Airport, homewoodsuites.com, $$-$$$....800-Call-home 574-2701 , 2875 Zeppelin Rd. 104-Suite hotel, free Internet, breakfast, indoor pool. Howard Johnson Express Inn - South, hojo.com, $........................ 634-1548, 634-1545 1231 S. Nevada Ave. Free cont. bkfst., kitchenettes, near major attractions, AAA, 2-Diamond. Radisson Hotel-Airport, radisson.com/coloradospringsco_airport, $$.............. 597-7000 1645 Newport Rd. Full-service hotel near the airport. Ramada Inn East - Airport, ramada.com.................................800-272-6232, 596-7660 520 N. Murray Blvd. Near Peterson AFB and Airport, interior ent., indoor pool/spa, comp cont. brkfst. Satellite Hotel, satellitehotel.net, $$.......................................800-423-8409, 596-6800 411 Lakewood Cir. Full service/quiet, relaxing, pool, and sauna. SpringHill Suites - South, marriott.com/coshs........................888-287-9400, 637-0800 1570 N. Newport Rd. Spacious suites, lxry bedding, comp. bkfst buffet, free Internet, pool, whirlpool. Super 8 Airport, $-$$..............................................................800-800-8000, 570-0505 1790 Aeroplaza Dr. 2 miles to airport, close to major attractions, free continental breakfast. TownePlace Suites by Marriott South, marriott.com/cosss....800-257-3000, 638-0800 1530 N. Newport Rd. Studio & 1 or 2 bdrm. suites, w/full kit. indoor pool, free WIFI, comp. bkfst.
Campgrounds/RV Parks Colorado Springs KOA coloradospringskoa.com, $$..............800-562-8609, 382-7575 8100 Bandley Dr. Fountain, CO Cabins, WIFI, café, pool, RV, store, ATM.
Downtown Hotels/Motels
Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs antlerscoloradosprings.hilton.com, $$.........473-5600 4 S. Cascade Ave. Full-service, historic downtown hotel; a metro resort. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center/Quality Suites clarionhotel.com/hotel/co025, $-$$......................................................... 800-477-8610 314 W. Bijou. Full-service downtown hotel, free Internet access, business center Econo Lodge, econolodge.com/hotel/co078, $................................................636-3385 714 N. Nevada, exit 143. Free cont. breakfast, AAA discounts, near all major attractions. Mining Exchange Hotel www.miningexchangehotel.com.................................323-2000 8 S. Nevada Ave. A new luxury boutique hotel in downtown, opening fall 2010. Travelers Uptown Motel, $...............................................................................473-2774 220 E. Cimarron St. Pool, located just minutes from attractions and downtown.
Bed & Breakfast Inns & Vacation Homes A Room with a View B&B, arwav.biz, $$........................................ 339-8857, 633-3683 528 E. Bijou St. Cozy, intimate Victorian tucked away in downtown, close to Colorado College. The Crescent Lily Inn, crescentlilyinn.com, $$.......................800-869-2721, 442-2331 6 Boulder Crescent. Victorian Inn located downtown near restaurants and shopping. The St. Mary’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, thestmarysinn.com, $$-$$$...............540-2222 530 N. Nevada Award Winning: “The Best of the Rockies 2008, 2009 and 2010”. Summit House Inn, summithouseinn.com, $$-$$$.................866-907-3255, 635-7942 1116 N. Wahsatch. 1920 Colonial inn nestled in historic downtown and adorned with antiques.
Comfort Inn North, comfortinn.com/hotel/co018, $$-$$$.......877-210-6005, 262-9000 6450 Corporate Dr. Free deluxe breakfast, free hi-speed Internet, pool and hot tub, pets allowed. Embassy Suites Hotel, coloradosprings.embassysuites.com....800-EMBASSY, 599-9100 7290 Commerce Center Dr. All-suite hotel, full/serv, comp cooked to order bkft/comp mgr.’s recp. Fairfield Inn North, tinyurl.com/fairfieldCS, $-$$..................................... 800-228-2800 7085 Commerce Ctr Dr. Exit 149. Near U.S. Air Force Academy; great views of Pikes Peak. Hampton Inn Central - AFA, hampton-inn.com/hi/colospr-i25north, $-$$...800-HAMPTON 7245 Commerce Center Dr. Indoor pool, completely remodeled in 2009, moderately priced. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, www.hiexpress.com, $-$$............800-HOLIDAY, 592-9800 7110 Commerce Center Dr. Free deluxe breakfast; one mile south of Air Force Academy. Hyatt Place hyattplace.com $$............................................... 888-HYATT-HP, 265-9385 503 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Remodeled rooms, comp. breakfast, 24-hr café, mtg. space, plasma TVs. Hyatt Summerfield Suites, coloradosprings.summerfieldsuites.hyatt.com, $$... 278-4102 5805 Delmonico Dr. New all-suite, extended stay hotel. Free hot bkft and WIFI. Pet friendly. The Inn at Palmer Divide, innatpalmerdivide.com..................877-684-3466, 481-1800 443 Hwy 105. Relaxing and spacious country inn-styled rooms, Mozaic Restaurant. Microtel Inn and Suites, microtelinn.com, $$.........................800-964-8396, 598-7500 7265 Commerce Center Dr. Delx cont bkft, free local/long dist. calls, free WIFI, indoor pool and spa. Quality Inn & Suites - Garden of the Gods qualityinnandsuitescs.com, $$.....800-828-4347 593-9119, 555 Garden of the Gods Rd. Free hot breakfast, free WIFI, pool, fitness center, laundry. Staybridge Suites - AFA suitescolorado.com, $$.............................................590-7829 7130 Commerce Center Dr. New luxury all-suite, full kitchen, near AFA, extended stay.
Campgrounds/RV Parks Northwoods Village RV Park, northwoodsvillagervpark.com, $.......................633-7564 3100 Wood Ave. Mature park, quiet, open all year, near attractions and close to hospital.
Northeast Hotels/Motels
America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, abvicoloradosprings.com, $-$$...............532-1010 430 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. New indoor pool/spa, deluxe family suites, meeting rooms. Best Western, The Academy Hotel, theacademyhotel.com, $$............... 800-766-8524 598-5770, 8110 N. Academy Blvd. Full service, free hi-speed Internet, ind. pool, airport shuttle, pets. Candlewood Suites Colorado Springs, candlewoodsuites.com, $$.... 888-CANDLEWOOD 590-1111, 6450 N. Academy Blvd. All suites, full kitchen, fitness center, meeting rooms. Comfort Suites of Colorado Springs, stayincoloradosprings.com, $....... 888-515-3131 1055 Kelly Johnson Blvd. Wireless Internet, fridge, micro, indoor 88 ft. waterslide, free hot brkfst. Drury Inn, druryhotels.com, $..........................................................................598-2500 8155 N. Academy Blvd. Free hot breakfast, Internet access. Fairfield Inn & Suites Air Force Academy, marriott.com/cossm......................488-4644 15275 Struthers Rd. Sea salt pool, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, fitness ctr, business ctr, free breakfast. Hampton Inn & Suites - AFA, hamptoninn.com................................................598-6911 1307 Republic Dr. Pool, balconies, comp. breakfast, free WIFI, exercise room/hot tub. Hilton Garden Inn, coloradosprings.gardeninn.com, $$......... 800-STAY-HGI, 598-6866 1810 Briargate Pkwy. Just renovated luxury hotel, indoor pool & hot tub, on-site restaurant. Homewood Suites by Hilton, coloradosprings.homewoodsuites.com, $$...800-225-5466 9130 Explorer Dr. Luxury all-suite hotel, free breakfast daily, free light dinner Mon-Thur. Renaissance Colorado Springs Hotel, coloradospringsrenaissance.com.......213-0305 Opening fall 2010. 300 rooms, 50,000 sq. ft. meeting space, spa facility. Residence Inn by Marriott Central, marriott.com/COSSP.......800-331-3131, 574-0370 3880 N. Academy Blvd. Studio and 2-br. suites, full kit., hot breakfast, pool, hot tub, pets allowed. Residence Inn CS North, marriott.com/costw, $$.......................... 800-331-3131, 388-9300 9805 Federal Dr. A Marriott award-winning hotel near Briargate, USAFA and N. Co Springs. Sundance Mountain Lodge, SundanceMountainLodge.com............................481-6000 1865 Woodmoor Dr. Courtyard gazebo, view of front range, wedding/conf. ctr, pool, bus. ctr.
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Northwest Hotels/Motels
Black Forest B&B Lodge & Cabins, blackforestBB.com..........800-809-9901, 495-4208 11170 Black Forest Rd. AAA 3-Diamond, Log B&B, 20 acres, upscale suites, business amenities, family retreats.
Colorado Springs Marriott coloradospringsmarriott.com.......800-932-2151, 260-1800 5580 Tech Center. Full service, mountainside, near attractions, indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, WIFI.
The Lennox House B&B (1890), lennoxhouse.com, $$...........800-471-9282, 471-9265 1339 N. Nevada Ave. Victorian Elegance! TV, VCR, Internet, guest PC, hot tub, fireplace.
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Pikes Peak America’s Mountain, where Katharine Lee Bates penned the words of “America the Beautiful” Early pioneers painted their wagons “Pikes Peak or Bust”, and today, visitors drive, hike, take the Cog Railway or run to the summit in the annual Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. While Zebulon Pike, a great American explorer for whom the mountain was named, was not able to reach the summit, hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents make it to the top each year in a variety of ways. Ascend in comfort to the 14,110foot summit of Pikes Peak, the setting that inspired the words to American the Beautiful. For 115 years, the Manitou and Pike’s Peak Railway (the world’s highest cog railroad, the highest Colorado railroad AND highest train in the United States) has taken passengers to the summit of Pikes Peak. By car, you can take the Pikes Peak Highway and enjoy the expansive scenery as well as several stops along the way – Crystal Reservoir and Glen Cove before reaching the Summit House. The truly ambitious can hike up Barr Trail or, in the summer, race up the mountain in the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Regardless of how you make it to the top, be sure to stop in the Summit House for homemade donuts!
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The BROADMOOR The Broadmoor, one of the nation’s first truly great resorts, offers a combination of European elegance and Western hospitality. The stunning 3,000-acre property is located at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, surrounding Cheyenne Lake. The Broadmoor offers everything from golf and tennis to children’s activities and horseback riding. Families, business travelers and groups return often to this famed resort in the Rockies. Endless amenities await nearly any type of vacationer. The Broadmoor Golf Club features three championship courses and a practice facility with five target greens, two chipping greens with bunkers and three putting greens. Award-wining tennis is available on seven courts, including one stadium court and two courts that are covered in the winter. Other amenities include a summer children’s camp, 25 retail shops, swimming pools and seasonal waterslides. The 700 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites reflect the history of the resort with luxurious furnishings, complemented by modern business technology. Spectacular views of Cheyenne Mountain or Cheyenne Lake can be found in many of the guest accommodations; suites in the West Tower feature a balcony overlooking the golf course. Whether you are in the mood for traditional fare or innovative cuisine, the 14 restaurants, cafés and lounges at The Broadmoor can suit your taste. Penrose Room is the first Colorado restaurant to receive the AAA Five-Diamond Award and serves delectable Continental dishes in an elegant atmosphere. The Golden Bee is an authentic turn-of-the-century English Pub that was transported in its entirety from London. The most renowned meal at The Broadmoor, however, is the spectacular Sunday Brunch buffet at the Lake Terrace Dining Room offering more than 100 mouthwatering dishes and live classical piano music.
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Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods is a spectacular focal point of Colorado Springs and is always on the “not-to-bemissed” list of any visitor or resident. Open free to the public year round, Garden of the Gods covers 1,367 acres and is most noted for its magnificent towering red-rock spires, created by millions of years of geologic and erosion activity. There are many activities to enjoy within the park: shopping, dining, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, rock climbing (permit 54 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
required) and even weddings! The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is located just east of the park and offers an expansive view of the park with Pikes Peak as a stunning backdrop. At the Nature Center, you can learn about “how those red rocks got there” in the new HD multi-media presentation. Enjoy lunch in the cafe and find beautiful souvenirs in the two gift shops. In the park, be sure to stop by the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, one of the largest southwestern galleries and souvenir shops in the area. The Trading Post also offers “rock hunting” for the kids, a cafe and a coffee bar. How the park got its name is an interesting story: It was August of 1859 when two surveyors started out from Denver City to begin a townsite, soon to be called Colorado City. While exploring nearby locations, they came upon a beautiful area of sandstone formations. M. S. Beach, who related this incident, suggested that it would be a “capital place for a beer garden” when the country grew up. His companion, Rufus Cable, a “young and poetic man”, exclaimed, “Beer Garden! Why it is a fit place for the Gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods.” It has been so called ever since.
Fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and winner of local and national awards for excellence, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and interests. A visit provides a look into the spirit, past and present, of the city. Housed in the beautifully restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, the museum portrays the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region through exhibits emphasizing the unique character of this uncommon Front Range community. As the focal point of the city’s thriving downtown, the CSPM draws thousands of visitors to the area each year. The CSPM is open year-round. Admission is FREE. The CSPM has over 60,000 objects in its permanent collection including nationally significant collections of quilts, Van Briggle art pottery, and the finest regional art collection in the state of Colorado. The Native American collection includes hundreds of items representative of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe cultures. Other collections relate to the founding of the City, the area’s mining and agricultural history, its early prominence as a health resort, and its more recent significance as a center for military training and operations. Public programs range from scholarly presentations to family festivals. In recent years, the CSPM has been host to a variety of events including lectures on the American cowboy, Hispanic and African-American celebrations, and antique auto shows. Classical music concerns and plays have been featured in the exquisitely-restored Division I Courtroom on the Museum’s upper floor, and summer jazz has delighted thousands in the surrounding park.
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Valley Hi Golf Course
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Vineyard Golf Club
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Gleneagle Golf Club
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Kissing Camels Club North/West South/North West/South
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Golf Courses Colorado Springs Broadmoor Golf Club East Course Mountain Course West Course Resort, 54-hole Regulation
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course Public, 9-hole Regulation, 9-hole Par-3
Colorado Springs Country Club
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Falcon Antler Creek Golf Course Public, 18-hole Regulation
Fort Carson Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Fort Carson Public, 18-hole Regulation
Monument
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King’s Deer Golf Club
Patty Jewett Golf Course Peak/Plains Plains/Prairie Prairie/Peak
Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club
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Pine Creek Golf Club
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Sand Creek Golf Course Public, 9-hole Regulation
Springs Ranch Golf Club Public, 18-hole Regulation
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Peterson AFB Silver Spruce Golf Course Military, 18-hole Regulation
Woodland Park Shining Mountain Golf Club Public, 18-hole Regulation
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Arts & Culture From the historic artist colony of Manitou Springs to a flourishing folk music scene to internationally acclaimed youth arts groups, the Pikes Peak region has a vital and growing arts and entertainment scene. More than 100 arts non-profits provide the backbone for the cultural community.
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In Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak, you’ll find everything you need to succeed. Whether you’re relocating your business, your family or both, you’ll love our mild, sunny climate, friendly people and beautiful surroundings. And no matter where you go – a hike in the foothills, a bike ride through Garden of the Gods or a train ride to the top of Pikes Peak – you’ll find that our region transports you – mind, body and soul – to a higher level of success. To learn more, order your FREE Visitors Guide at VisitCOS.com.
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Manitou Art Theater, the Colorado Festival of World Theater, and more.
Philharmonic Orchestra
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra is the only fully professional orchestra in Southern Colorado. Led by world-renowned Music Director Lawrence Leighton Smith, the 76-member orchestra is committed to artistic excellence and is critical to the economic and cultural viability of the Pikes Peak region. The concert season includes Classical Masterworks, Pops, Holiday, Family and Mozart & Friends concerts.
At the heart of the family arts scene is the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, providing year-round arts and educational programs. Many other youth-oriented arts groups serve the region, including: the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, winner of international awards; the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association, with nearly 300 musicians; and the Colorado Springs Conservatory for the Performing Arts.
The music scene of the Pikes Peak region is the epitome of diversity, particularly strong in cowboy and folk music, roots/Americana, Celtic, blues, fingerstyle guitar, Latino, and heavy metal. Summer is when the music really shines, as free concerts throughout the region provide opportunities to hear live jazz, blues, rock and more in the great outdoors.
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Summer means Shakespeare in Colorado Springs, thanks to UCCS Theatreworks, whose productions have been called by Shakespeare Quarterly “as good, in absolute, as the best in the world.” Other theater companies providing a wide array of shows include Star Bar Players, the Fine Arts Center Repertory Theatre,
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The natural beauty of the Pikes Peak region has inspired thousands of artists through the decades. At the heart of the arts scene is the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, a multidisciplinary facility offering theater, arts instruction, lectures, film screenings, and of course, nationally and internationally acclaimed exhibits.
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Recreation & Cultural Services From Colorado Springs’ beginning, parks, trees, flowers and recreational pursuits were important to the community’s quality of life, and this tradition has endured. Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services continues the legacy of City founder General William Palmer by planning for the new and taking care of the old, offering park amenities and desired services to the citizens of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs has nearly 260 miles of trails and 14,349 acres of parks and open space land, four times the national average for comparable-sized cities. Altogether there are 209 different parks to enjoy within the City, including seven regional parks, ten community parks, 123 neighborhood parks, seven sports complexes, and 46 open space areas. Large open space areas are intentionally left undeveloped for citizens to enjoy the natural environment. Through a tenth of a cent voter-approved sales tax dedicated to Trails, Open Space and Parks, the City is able to design and develop new neighborhood and community parks, construct
new trails, and purchase more open space areas for the citizens of Colorado Springs to enjoy. Parks throughout the city offer a variety of recreational amenities such as baseball fields, soccer and football fields, tennis courts, volleyball sand pits, in-line skating and skateboard facilities, picnicking areas, and of course playgrounds. Memorial Park, in the heart of Colorado Springs, is home to Prospect Lake, where residents enjoy fishing, kayaking, boating, and water skiing. The City’s first universally accessible playground is now open at Memorial Park. Children of all abilities are now able to play side by side on specially designed playground equipment for the first time anywhere in the Pikes Peak region. Recreation Services serves over one million participants annually with a wide variety of youth and adult sports, aquatic programs, summer camps, community centers, and more. Colorado Springs has two municipal golf courses, Valley Hi and Patty Jewett. The courses offer residents a high quality golf experience with beautiful views of the Front Range Mountains at the lowest possible price. Cultural Services enrich the lives of citizens by preserving and interpreting the cultural and natural history of the Pikes Peak region through fun exhibits and programs at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Starsmore Discovery Center, and the Garden of the Gods Nature and Visitor Center.
Open Space 5,575 Acres of Open Space 45 Miles of Trail 24 New Parks
Trails More than 103.5 Miles of Urban Trails 44.56 Miles completed with TOPS funds $13,752,050 has been spent on TOPS Trails since 1997. $10,542,050 from TOPS $3,210,000 from Grants/Partners
TOPS Parks 24 Completed TOPS Neighborhood Parks $17,029,264 has been spent on TOPS Parks since 1997. $10,256,950 from TOPS $1,772,314 from Donations $5,000,000 from Grants/Partners Neighborhood Parks are intended to serve a ½ mile radius. There are 11 neighborhood parks yet to construct. There are 8 community parks / sports complexes yet to construct. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 57
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Fine Arts Center Prepare to be dazzled and amazed A trip to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (FAC) is like a visit to a time machine, a place where history and the future converge, beginning with the building itself. The original structure, built in 1936, is listed on the National Registry for Historic Places, with its innovative art deco/ modernist architecture. In 2007, the FAC expanded its facility with a 48,000 squarefoot, $28.4 million addition, featuring a dramatic two-story glass corridor with over $1 million of lights. “In a word … spectacular! Colorado Springs prepare to be amazed.” – Cheyenne Edition The FAC is located near the Old North End neighborhood and at the edge of Monument Valley Park, both of which are also registered as historic places, at the corner of Dale and Cascade. And directly across Cascade is the new Cornerstone Art Center on the campus of Colorado College opened in the fall of 2008. You can view works of art from 19th Century and also the 21st Century. Within the FAC, you can take a class in black-n-white photography as well as digital photography. 58 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
Engaging Theatre You can attend a Broadway-worthy musical or play, film festivals, dance recitals and more, within a beautifully restored 1936 theatre. “The FAC proves that nobody, but nobody, does musicals like they do musicals to our south. Every show I’ve attended there in six years has been sold out in its now gorgeously refurbished, 400-seat SaGâJi Theatre. To anyone in Denver who wonders whether it’s worth the drive - don’t wonder.” – Denver Post
Family Friendly Tours Take in a family-friendly tour on Museum Discovery Days and Gallery Treks, where you can learn more about the art on display and create your own at the Bemis School of Art. Our Tactile Gallery – where you are encouraged to touch the art –Family Adventure Days, Interpretive Galleries, and free guided tours on Saturday and Sunday all help make the FAC a place for families.
Party At Art Center Sip a glass of wine during the First Thursday Wine Tasting or in the Deco Lounge, stroll through the sculpture garden or courtyard, or visit the unique
Museum Shop for interesting gift items, including many hand-crafted works from local artisans. “Just be sure to include plenty of time to visit all the galleries, to browse in the shops or walk the grounds, and to enjoy the brilliant Colorado sunshine that pours into the new wing. The arts center truly is illuminating.” – Pueblo Chieftain
World-Class Exhibitions You will find the best in traveling special exhibitions from around the world, like Impressionist and Modern Masters or Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe; or enjoy the finest in Colorado and Southwestern art from our expansive Permanent Collection that includes Dale Chihuly, Georgia O’Keeffe, Walt Kuhn, Richard Diebenhorn, Luis Jimenez, Diego Rivera, Luis Cruz Azeceta and many more. “The foremost collection of Latino Art in the state is at the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs.” – Denver’s La Voz Nueva Before you take a trip to the FAC, visit us online at csfineartscenter.org to learn about our latest exhibitions, productions and happenings or call our Box Office at 719.634.5581, or vist us on the Web at csfineartscenter.org.
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ATTRACTIONS COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, is the goto source for finding out about the area’s thriving and ever-evolving cultural scene. More than 200 nonprofit arts and heritage organizations and thousands of individual artists exist here, all providing experiences that deepen our understanding of the human spirit, build bridges among diverse cultures, enrich and educate our children, and foster community pride. Each year, more than 1.5 million people attend a wide variety of arts performances and exhibits in the Pikes Peak region — from opera, theater and symphonic music, to world-class exhibitions, free family festivals and scores of outdoor concerts in our parks and open spaces. At COPPeR, we connect residents, visitors and businesses with arts and culture to enrich the Pikes Peak region. COPPeR takes a strategic view to ensure that cultural services reach all people and that the arts are used to positively address issues of economic development, education, tourism, regional branding and civic life.
What We Do COPPeR serves as the lead organization for centralizing and coordinating information about cultural services in El Paso and Teller counties. We ensure that the arts — all the arts — are rightfully positioned as vital to economic development, education, civic life and a sustainable future. We provide an umbrella service encompassing areas such as marketing and communication, broad-based data gathering and strategic programming, and advocacy for the arts industry in its entirety. COPPeR is dedicated to building audiences through our website, PeakRadar.com, the region’s most comprehensive web cultural events calendar and through The COPPeR Pages, a guidebook to more than 200 cultural organizations in the region. COPPeR builds awareness through outreach with business and civic groups to educate all citizens about the role of the arts in our lives and through broad-based advocacy for the arts, arts organizations and individual artists. COPPeR builds support for the arts through advocacy campaigns and outreach to help everyone make the case for the arts, professional leadership and alliances with local governments and key civic organizations, providing artists and arts organizations networking activities, workshops and other services. Please visit COPPeR in downtown Colorado Springs or online at www.coppercolo.org or www.PeakRadar.com to learn more.
PeakRader.com is the Pikes Peak region’s leading online resource for arts and cultural information. From galleries, theatre and dance performances to kids’ activities, concerts, festivals and unique events, PeakRadar is your guide to arts, culture and fun. A program of COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
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it’s one of a kind Shop for glam. Or go gourmet. Here, history meets hip-hop and art meets the streets. Take in an indie flick, indulge an evening with the Philharmonic or meander through museums. Go clubbing after dark, play at a park or park at a play. Savor a steak, sample world cuisine, or just grab a latte. Think parades, festivals, and the place friends gather. Think Downtown—with unique independent shops, cafes, pubs, nightclubs, fine dining and countless other gems. Downtown Colorado Springs serves as the community’s cultural foundation. It is home to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Fine Arts Center, Pioneer’s Museum, Cornerstone Arts Center, and more. You’ll also discover here the avant garde, in eclectic galleries, performances and contemporary exhibitions, including the yearlong Art on the Streets exhibit of world class original outdoor sculpture. Downtown is easily accessed and navigated, by car, bike, or on foot.
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uniquely prestigious and productive business environment. Access to government and finance, and synergies born of history, diversity and density make Downtown a premier investment. Why Downtown Colorado Springs works for business: • Whether your company wants renovated space or new build-to-suit space, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is available to help. With a visionary development plan, the DDA offers financial assistance to small, medium and catalytic projects that will add jobs, business, residents, and more amenities to Downtown. Small grants may be available, subject to time of year. More information is available at downtown80903.com. • Downtown also has four Urban Renewal areas. Lowell Neighborhood is in progress with more than 100 new housing units. Development plans are in process for mixeduse commercial and residential projects in three other locations. • Downtown is a premier business address—home to the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Utilities, El Paso County, the 4th Judicial District, financial institutions, professional firms, corporate headquarters and independent businesses. Access to these sectors makes doing business Downtown convenient and efficient. Equally
important, being in Downtown Colorado Springs says something about the prestige of your company. • Downtown is the creative core. Of 275 Metropolitan Statistical Areas nationwide, Colorado Springs ranks among the top 15 percent for number of arts businesses per 1,000 people—strong evidence of community support for creativity. A creative community inspires more innovation and a highly productive work environment. Musicians, planners, architects, actors, software developers, engineers and many cutting-edge businesses—as well as working artists—frequently choose to locate Downtown. • Downtown offers commercial space in a dense, vibrant district. There are more than 385 Downtown buildings with just under six million square feet of commercial space. • Downtown is comparatively more affordable for property tax. While many other commercial areas of the city of Colorado Springs levy property taxes at 75 or more mills—and some residential areas pay over 100 mills—Downtown is currently at about 65 mills. A portion of Downtown property taxes funds the DDA.
The Downtown Partnership
The Downtown Partnership provides leadership to ensure that a vibrant Downtown Colorado Springs serves as the civic,
ATTRACTIONS cultural and economic heart of the city. As a 501c-4, Downtown Partnership serves as an umbrella group with several operating affiliate entities: • The Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District: a self-taxing district that operates programs to enhance public space, transportation and marketing; • Community Ventures Inc.: a 501-c-3 charity that focuses on art programs for Downtown; • Downtown Development Authority: a selftaxing district that offers financial incentives to encourage business, jobs, residential growth, arts and culture activity and improved urban design. The Downtown Partnership collaborates with local government, businesses, and civic and nonprofit groups to improve Downtown in accordance with the Imagine Downtown Plan. Primary goals of the Plan include: Residential. Construction/conversion of new housing units to establish a sustainable residential neighborhood with a diversity of housing types, including both work force attached housing and market rate attached housing. Retail. Recruitment and growth of downtown retail to meet the demand generated by employee, resident and visitor populations, to include local service business (grocery, drugstore, dry cleaner, etc.); lower-priced retail, food and arts-oriented business; and high-end retail and restaurants to create an urban entertainment zone. Entertainment. From independent film venues to night clubs and martini bars, ensure that Downtown has something for every taste. Economic Strength & Vitality. Focus on primary job development in the form of achieving more Downtown export employment; e.g., manufacturing, research and development, corporate headquarters, tourism and conventions, etc. Parallel goals exist for increasing the number of workers and indirectly supporting regional and local-serving workers as well. Entertainment, Culture & Sports. Encourage establishment of more and improved arts and cultural opportunities Downtown to attract more patrons, create a unique and fresh identity for Downtown, and give new life to established organizations and older amenities. Urban Character and Environmental Improvements. Achieve a high density, pedestrian-oriented Downtown that creates an iconic skyline, incorporates vertical mixed use, more structured on site or underground parking, and concentrates products, activities and projects into small spaces. Technology and sustainability. Encourage green components in development projects. Influence state-of-the-art technology in Downtown infrastructure. Parking. Provide sufficient supply and form of parking to meet urban character goals. Transportation. Ensure efficient transit in and out of Downtown while also striving for pedestrian-orientation. Provide for multi-modes of transportation.
Colorado Springs Conservatory The mission of the Colorado Springs Conservatory (CSC) is to inspire, motivate and challenge students to aspire to their highest potential as artists and human beings through arts immersion studies and community advocacy. The CSC facility provides a safe and motivational venue for local youth of all ages and skill levels to engross in their passion. CSC uses the arts as a vehicle to broaden students’ understanding of themselves and the world around them. These programs work to build self-esteem, social-interaction, community awareness and ultimately, young, committed citizens who have the confidence and creative skill set to reach for the sky. The curriculum and quality of education provided by the CSC has been validated through the success of its students. Today, over 12 years after the organization’s inception, 100% of students studying at the CSC have graduated from high school – a tremendous feat for many who may have otherwise found less fruitful activities to fill their time. Over 90% of graduating seniors garner acceptance and substantial scholarships to some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, colleges, and conservatories. CSC alumni utilize the inherent discipline of their studies to embark in careers that include medical, engineering, law, history, literature, and education. The CSC celebrates numerous alumni that have gone on to professional arts experiences with national touring companies and such highly regarded treasures as the New York City Opera and Broadway. CSC alumni say that above and beyond the excellent training they receive at the conservatory, they also attain life skills such as responsibility, respect, community building, acceptance, and ownership; essential tools for life-long success. By partnering with other organizations throughout the region, the CSC is able to provide a number of programs and performance opportunities to studentsThe CSC is committed to helping local youth harness their passions and become the productive, creative, fulfilled person they were born to be. That’s why The Colorado Springs Business Journal has dubbed CSC students “ambassadors of the arts”, and the organization has won numerous accolades by the Pikes Peak Arts Council, The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, amongst others. The results of the Colorado Springs Conservatory programs speak volumes, and the tremendous talent that has been surfaced is an inspiration to us all. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 63
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Shopping
Yay, here comes a friendly couple. Oooh…take a picture with me. It will make all the other art on the street jealous! Wait, did he just say something about dinner? Is that my yolk growling? Wonder where they’re going. There are tons of things to do and see, it’s hard to pick just one. If only I wasn’t afraid of falling…I’d go too.
The #1 activity when people visit a new city is shopping and Colorado Springs has plenty of unique shopping districts for even the most sophisticated tastes.
Downtown Colorado Springs With Tejon Street at its core, you will find a wide variety of shopping options in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs. Among the shops and boutiques are a variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs to rejuvenate the dedicated shopper. Acacia Park and the Uncle Wilber fountain provide a refreshing place to sit in the shade and enjoy watching visitors and residents play in the musical fountain. Over 50 pieces of original artwork can be found throughout the downtown area as part of the annual Art on the Street exhibit. www.istockphoto.com
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Monthly Retail Sales January 2009..................$881,328,000 February 2009................$859,398,000 March 2009.................$1,032,427,000 April 2009.......................$907,860,000 May 2009........................$947,464,000 June 2009....................$1,123,050,000 July 2009.....................$1,030,577,000 August 2009................$1,018,851,000 September 2009..........$1,109,753,000 October 2009...............$1,352,633,000 November 2009...........$1,309,364,000 December 2009..........$ 3,017,320,000 Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, March 2010
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Old Colorado City Located just three miles west of Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City brings to life the days when this city was the hot spot for mining industry workers and residents. The tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks and 19th century architecture add to the ambiance as you linger in the clothing and souvenir boutiques or art galleries featuring the work of regional artisans. On the first Friday of each month, enjoy ArtWalk that features both emerging and accomplished artists at the galleries on Old Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th Street.
Manitou Springs Manitou Springs is a great place to spend the day shopping and soaking in the mountain sights. The newly updated Manitou Avenue is inviting and colorful. Residents and visitors mingle in the shops, restaurants and parks at the base of Pikes Peak. Stop in the Visitor Center to pick up a walking tour brochure and tasting cups for the mineral springs. Each of the springs has its own unique mineral content and flavor, so try them all and find your favorite.
Historic Monument Just 20 miles north of Colorado Springs is the town of Monument. Second street has excellent shops, restaurants and artwork. On the third Thursday, May – September, take part in the monthly Art Hop, when the restaurants, galleries and boutiques of Historic Monument all stay open until 8:00 p.m. and feature art openings, great food, live music and special events.
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The Military in the Pikes Peak Region The Pikes Peak region encompasses a diverse and vibrant military presence unique to only a very few locations in the United States. The region is not only home to the five military installations shown below, but also home to operations of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, Air Force Space Command, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command, Missile Defense Integrated Operations Center, Space Innovation and Development Center, Joint Functional Component Command/ Integrated Missile Defense, and the National Security Space Institute. Their missions range from training and educating tomorrow’s Air Force leaders, and Space Professionals for all our services, to fighting the Global War on Terrorism and maintaining vigilance for Homeland Defense and Security. As a result of the recent Base Realignment and Closure, the Army’s Global Defense Posture Realignment, and recent “Grow the Army” announcements, the projected soldier population of Fort Carson by 2013 will 66 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
be 26,000, with 39,500 family members. The 302nd Airlift Wing, USAFR, Peterson AFB is also building an active duty C-130 unit and has recently activated a USAFR Aeromedical Squadron. The 310th Space Group, Schriever AFB, recently became the 310th Space Wing – the first Air Force Reserve Space Wing in the Air Force. The military missions in the region continue to grow in scope and mission. Defense industry growth in the region and in the State follows naturally from the growing mission capability in the region. The military and related industries represent nearly 30% of the local economy with an annual direct and indirect economic impact of approximately $5.281 billion. Prepared by: Military Affairs Division, Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
United States Air Force Academy Situated 10 miles northwest of downtown Colorado Springs, the Air Force Academy is
recognized as one of the nation’s finest fouryear institutions of higher learning. The Academy’s mission is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become Air Force officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. This is accomplished through a four-year program of academic studies, leadership, ethics, physical education and athletics. The Academy traces its history to 1954 when President Dwight Eisenhower signed Public Law 352 authorizing its creation. The Pikes Peak region was chosen for many reasons including abundant land, good flying weather, and a surrounding community eager to see it located in the area. The Academy encompasses 19,300 acres (30.16 square miles).
Academy Work Force: • Approximately 10,350 military (includes 4,667 cadets) and civilian personnel. • 3,605 civilian/contract employees Economic Impact (FY 2009): $780.7M
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Peterson Air Force Base Major Units/Tenant Units: • North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): Bi-national United States and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. • US Northern Command: Provides command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and coordinates defense support of civilian authorities. • Air Force Space Command: Defends the United States through the control and exploitation of space. Its vision is to provide a full-spectrum Space combat Command preeminent in the application of space power for national security and joint warfare. • US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT): Serves as the Army’s proponent for space and groundbased midcourse defense and as the operational integrator for global ballistic missile defense through command and control of the 1st Space Brigade and the 100th Missile Defense Brigade. • 21st Space Wing: Provides missile warning and space control to North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Strategic Command through a network of command and control units and ground and space-based sensors operated by geographically separated units around the world. • 302nd Airlift Wing: Air Force Reserve C-130 unit providing airlift support and deployed support forces worldwide.
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station CMAFS is host to operations center activities of four commands: North American Aerospace Defense Command, United States Northern Command, United States Strategic Command, and Air Force Space Command. Cheyenne Mountain Directorate.
Major Organizations: • Cheyenne Mountain Directorate (CMD): Currently serves as the alternate command center for both NORAD and USNORTHCOM. It is the central collection and coordination center for a worldwide
system of satellites, radars, and sensors that provide early warning of any missile, air, or space threat to North America. Operations are currently conducted in seven centers manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The centers are the Air Warning Center, Missile Correlation Center, Operational Intelligence Watch, Systems Center, Weather Center, and the Command Center. • 721st Mission Support Group: Operates, maintains, secures, sustains, mobilizes, tests, and controls the worldwide warning and surveillance system for North America, normally referred to as the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/ AA) weapon system.
Peterson AFB/Cheyenne Mountain Complex Work Force: • Approximately 11,227 military and civilian personnel. • 5,743 civilian/contract employees Economic Impact (FY 2009): $1,234,657,339
Schriever Air Force Base Schriever Air Force Base is located approximately 10 miles east of Colorado Springs, Colo. Schriever AFB is the first base to have been named after a living person. The installation was renamed from Falcon AFB in honor of retired Gen. Bernard A. Schriever, who pioneered the development of the nation’s ballistic missile programs and is recognized as “the father of the U.S. Air Force’s space and missile program.”
Major Units/Tenant Units: • 50th Space Wing: Provides space combat capability through command, control, operations and support of communication, navigation, warning, surveillance and weather satellite weapon systems and conduct of expeditionary operations. • 310th Space Wing: Only Space wing in the Air Force Reserves, providing specialized expertise, continuity and combat ready personnel, projecting space power for U.S. interests worldwide. • Missile Defense Integrated Operations Center (MDIOC): Provides a stateof-the-art capability for Ballistic Missile and Theater Air Defense testing, modeling and
simulation, and analysis. The JNIC is a subordinate command of the Missile Defense Agency, and its primary field activity. • Space Innovation and Development Center (SIDC): Advances Air Force, joint and combined space warfare through innovation, testing, tactics development and training. • Joint Functional Component Command – Integrated Missile Defense (JFCC- IMD): Optimizes planning, execution and force management, as directed by HQ USSTRATCOM, of deterring attacks against the United States, its territories, possessions and bases. In addition, JFCC-IMD would employ appropriate forces, should deterrence fail, and the associated mission of planning, integrating and coordinating global missile defense operations and support for missile defense.
Schriever Work Force: • Approximately 8,094 military and civilian personnel • 5,874 civilian/contract employee Economic Impact (FY 2009): $1.2B
Fort Carson Fort Carson, the Mountain Post, is Colorado’s largest military installation. Fort Carson’s nearly 140,000 acres south of Colorado Springs, and the Fort’s 235,300-acre Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southern Colorado provide unparalleled training venues for the Fort’s, and other, fighting units’ readiness development. As a result of BRAC and the Army’s Global Defense Posture Realignment (GDPR), Fort Carson is the home of the 4th Infantry Division. In addition, the 10th Special Forces Group is also stationed at Fort Carson. The 4th Infantry Division has completed the transition from Ft Hood, Texas, to Fort Carson.
Ft Carson Work Force: • Approximately 29,910 military and civilian personnel • 5,610 civilian/contract employees Note: After completion of BRAC, Army GDPR, and Grow the Army initiative, the soldier population will grow to approximately 26,000, with 39,500 family members.. Economic Impact (FY 2009): $2.1B ENGAGE Colorado Springs 67
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NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Command
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a bi-national United States and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. Aerospace warning includes the monitoring of man-made objects in space, and the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands. Aerospace control includes ensuring air sovereignty and air defense of the airspace of Canada and the United States. The May 2006 NORAD Agreement renewal added a maritime warning mission, which entails a shared awareness and understanding of the activities conducted in U.S. and Canadian maritime approaches, maritime areas and inland waterways. To accomplish these critically important
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missions, NORAD continually adjusts its structure to meet the demands of a changing world. The commander is appointed by, and is responsible to, both the U.S. president and the Canadian prime minister. The commander maintains his headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The NORAD-U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Command Center serves as a central collection and coordination facility for a worldwide system of sensors designed to provide the commander and the leadership of Canada and the U.S. with an accurate picture of any aerospace threat. Three subordinate regional headquarters, located at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Canadian Forces Base, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, receive direction from the commander and control air operations within their respective areas of responsibility. To accomplish the aerospace warning mission, the commander of NORAD provides an integrated tactical warning and attack assessment to the governments of Canada and the United States. To accomplish the aerospace control mission, NORAD uses a network of satellites, groundbased radar, airborne radar and fighters to
detect, intercept and, if necessary, engage any air-breathing threat to North America. As a part of its aerospace control mission, NORAD assists in the detection and monitoring of aircraft suspected of illegal drug trafficking. This information is passed to civilian law enforcement agencies to help combat the flow of illegal drugs into North America. The command is currently developing a concept for implementing the new maritime warning mission. Through outstanding bi-national cooperation, NORAD has proven itself effective in its roles of watching, warning, and responding. NORAD continues to play an important role in the defense of Canada and the U.S by evolving to meet the changing threat. The events of September 11, 2001 demonstrated NORAD’s continued relevance to North American security. Today, NORAD provides civil authorities with a potent military response capability to counter domestic airspace threats. While the national leadership of Canada and the U.S. continue to refine our response to the terrorist threat, NORAD’s proven abilities and unique capabilities will remain a vital part of homeland defense.
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A e r o space Colorado Boasts the 2nd Largest Space Economy in the Nation
The Home of Military Space & Homeland Defense As you look around our community you will see that Colorado Springs was originally planned as a resort destination. It achieved and retains the best parts of the aspiration but now is much more. It is a superior location for the growth of serious enterprises. This community offers clean air, awe-inspiring mountain views, dynamic recreation, arts and cultural opportunities and a high performance K-20 (plus) education system increasingly demanded by skilled professionals. Colorado Springs has become the hub of U.S. military space efforts, attracting the Air Force Space Command, the Air Force Academy, the Space Foundation and companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and Booz, Allen Hamilton. Colorado’s aerospace industry has grown exponentially, becoming a center for such things as rocket science, spacerelated defense, space exploration and remote sensing. Colorado Springs is a Center for Space Operations: • Leader in Civil and DoD space efforts • Home of 300+ Aerospace companies • Center for space efforts for DoD • Space Education Center of Excellence
Partial Listing of Colorado Springs Aerospace and Defense Companies The Aerospace Corporation Aleut Management Services Anser Corporation ARINC, Inc. AT&T Government Solutions, Inc. Avaya Government Solutions BAE Systems Boecore Inc. Boeing Company, Integrated Defense Systems Boeing Services Company Booz, Allen Hamilton Braxton Technologies CAS, Inc CH2M Hill CIBER, Inc. Cobham, LLC Collaborx Colorado Professional Resources, LLC Computer Sciences Corporation Computer Technology Associates (CTA) Delta Solutions & Strategies DSoft Technology, Inc. General Dynamics General Dynamics Advanced Info Systems General Dynamics Dispatch Office General Machine, Inc Harris IT Services HDR/Nakata Planning Group Honeywell Technology Solutions
Imprimis, Inc. (i2) Infinity Systems Engineering Integral Systems, Inc. Intelligent Software Solutions Corp -ISS ITT Corporation - Systems Division Ki, LLC L-3 Communications Lockheed Martin Corporation Lockheed Martin Technical Operations Mantech International Space Systems Master Solutions Millennium Engineering and Integration Mitre Corporation Navsys Corporation Neumann Systems Group Northrop Grumman Corporation Northrop Grumman Information Technology Omitron, Inc. Raytheon Company Raytheon Information Systems Solutions Raytheon Network Centric Systems Rivada Networks LLC Science Applications International Corp Scitor Corporation The Space Foundation SRA International SRS Technologies Systems Engineering Services Corp.-SESC Tecolote Research Inc TEKsystems Teledyne Brown Engineering ENGAGE Colorado Springs 69
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Nonprofits With 1,800 charitable organizations in the Pikes Peak region, our nonprofit sector is a large, diverse group that touches every aspect of our community. Many organizations are small and run by volunteer staff. Others are among the community’s largest employers. The nonprofit organizations in Colorado Springs generate combined annual revenue of about $2 billion. The city is also among the top cities in the nation for its number of national nonprofit headquarters. Our nonprofit sector makes a major contribution both to the quality of life and the economic vitality of the region. Everyone is touched by the work of the nonprofit sector. From promoting the arts to the zoo, from maintaining and developing the trail system to feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless, from providing health care to making sure that every child can read, our local nonprofit organizations are involved in virtually every aspect of community life. Examples of National Nonprofit organizations headquartered in Colorado Springs include: American Numismatic Association Catamount Institute Center for Creative Leadership Center for Nonprofit Excellence Challenger Learning Center of Colorado Compassion International Focus on the Family JA Worldwide National Homeland Defense Foundation One Nation Walking Together Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Space Foundation United States Golf Association United States Olympic Committee USA Swimming
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Entrepreneur Spencer Penrose and his wife Julie established El Pomar Foundation in 1937, with a fortune accumulated first through mining and then determined promotion of Colorado Springs. And for more than seven decades, the Foundation has been an important resource for the people of the Centennial State. Through grants to nonprofit organizations across Colorado and El Pomar's own programs geared toward leadership and community development, the Foundation contributes more than $20 million annually. In total, El Pomar has made more than 10,000 grants amounting to more than $400 million. El Pomar's mission in simple: enhance, encourage and promote the well-being of the people of Colorado. Yet, the Foundation's approach to upholding that mission is more nuanced. El Pomar operates with the same spirit of innovation and creativity that the Penroses exhibited in their own business and philanthropic pursuits. Spencer Penrose built the Broadmoor, the Pikes Peak Highway and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. He never settled for ordinary and El Pomar continues to operate with that same spirit. The strong connection to El Pomar's founders is also captured on a day-to-day basis at Penrose House, the former estate of the Penroses that the Foundation now owns and operates as a nonprofit conference and education center. El Pomar is truly a Foundation for Colorado
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Large and small nonprofit organizations make a difference in Colorado Springs every day. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence serves to give nonprofits the foundational education, resources and support they need to thrive. Here are a few examples of our member benefits.
Education and Workshops
From grant writing and board roles to the nationally acclaimed “Standards for Excellence” program, you’ll receive training from some of the top experts in their fields.
Networking/Collaboration
You’ll find numerous opportunities to meet others in the sector through roundtables for CEOs, CFOs, HR staff, development officers and other nonprofit professionals as well as at annual events
like Nonprofit Day, Volunteer Day, and Partners in Philanthropy.
Event Calendar and Job Board
Coordinate your big event with others in the community by adding it to our online community calendar, and be sure to post open positions with your nonprofit on our website’s job board.
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Do you need nonprofit advisors? Help with volunteer management? We have the resources you need through two dynamic programs: Front Range Executive Service Corps and the Directors of Volunteers in Agencies. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence helps nonprofits excel. Check out www.cnecoloradosprings.org for more information.
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Colorado Springs Neighborhoods at a glance Black Forest (80908)
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 6% $25,000 to $35,000.................................. 4% $35,000 to $50,000.................................. 7% $50,000 to $75,000................................ 21% $75,000 to $100,000.............................. 19% $100,000 and above.............................. 43%
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000........................................... 13% $25,000 to $35,000.................................. 9% $35,000 to $50,000................................ 14% $50,000 to $75,000................................ 23% $75,000 to $100,000.............................. 14% $100,000 and above.............................. 27%
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Norwood (80918) Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................10% $25,000 to $35,000...................................9% $35,000 to $50,000.................................14% $50,000 to $75,000.................................24% $75,000 to $100,000...............................19% $100,000 and above...............................24% Home prices: Average: $283,000 Median: $225,000 School: Academy School District 20
Palmer Park (80916) Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................14% $25,000 to $35,000.................................13% $35,000 to $50,000.................................20% $50,000 to $75,000.................................32% $75,000 to $100,000...............................13% $100,000 and above.................................8%
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Home prices: Average: $145,306 Median: $134,000 School: Colorado Springs School District 11
Pinecliff (80919) Affluence: 0 to $25,000..............................................7% $25,000 to $35,000...................................5% $35,000 to $50,000...................................8% $50,000 to $75,000.................................22% $75,000 to $100,000...............................17% $100,000 and above...............................41%
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Home prices: Average: $303,722 Median: $274,950 School: Colorado Springs School District 11 Academy School District 20 Sources: ESRI and Pikes Peak Association of Realtors 2009 Yearly Home Sales
Colorado Springs Utilities ranked 3rd in the nation among medium-sized utilities for their customer service according to a survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. (03/10)
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HOUSING
Average Housing Costs A newly built home of approximately 2,400 sq. ft. with 3-bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, one fireplace, utility room, fully finished basement and attached 2-car garage on 8,000 sq. ft. lot.
Annual Average of 2009 1st Quarter 2010 Los Angeles, CA
$596,130
Portland, OR
392,967
Seattle, WA
389,423
Denver, CO
323,230
Salt Lake City, UT
323,134
Las Vegas, NV
311,880
Albuquerque, NM
303,972
Reno, NV
297,135
National Average
295,691
Phoenix, AZ
277,218
Raleigh, NC
268,087
Colorado Springs, CO
266,836
Boise, ID
257,114
Spokane, WA
247,368
Dallas, TX
203,124
Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) –C2ER COLI 1st Quarter 2010
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Woodland Park A thriving mountain community at 8,500 feet The City of Woodland Park began as just another Midland Railway stop between Colorado Springs and Leadville, but it has evolved into a dynamic and thriving community of beautiful homes, successful businesses, excellent schools and numerous opportunities for recreation, the arts and culture. Nestled at the foot of America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park is home to more than 10,000 people, and the city and its supporting governmental agencies have worked hard to meet the needs of this growing population. Police and fire departments are well staffed with qualified professionals. City and county workers keep our public areas clean and safe. There are public and private primary and secondary schools in the region, offering parents choices not normally associated with smaller towns. Business abounds in Woodland Park and the Teller County region. Ute Pass, more commonly known as US Highway 24, is home to scores of businesses from Manitou Springs to Florissant. Woodland Park is at the center of that journey, and the businesses here have something to offer everyone. Employment opportunities have grown along with the region. From the mining industry to high-tech research and development; from gaming to retail; from health professions to construction – the region has it all. The Pikes Peak Regional Hospital Association completed construction of a fullservice hospital in September 2007. The hospital boasts a fully-staffed emergency room, two operating rooms, a complete pathology lab, radiology clinic, patient
rooms, surgical beds and three intensive care units. Residents are now assured of great emergency medical care right in their own community. A medical office building adjoins the hospital, where doctors see their patients for regular visits. The Association plans to build an assisted living facility as well. In addition to the new hospital, Peak Vista Community Health Centers has expanded its clinic in Divide, Colo., providing primary medical care and dental services to families in the community, regardless of their health insurance status. In addition, the region relies on several private practice medical and dental physicians, an optometry practice and many other medical specialties that serve our community. Fifty-one percent of the surrounding area is pristine National Forest, providing a wonderful and serene background to our bustling community life. Mueller State Park, the Florissant Fossil Beds, Shining Mountain Golf Course, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center – and let’s not forget Pikes Peak – are just a few of the places to enjoy our incredibly beautiful and peaceful mountain environment. Many residential neighborhoods are located within or next to these open and green spaces. Rounding out our community are opportunities for the finer things in life. The Ute Pass region enjoys many cultural outlets. Musical and dramatic performances are plentiful at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Art shows, craft shows, festivals and events are the norm for our community. The Dickson Performing Arts Center has had local music groups, as well as world-renowned performers grace its stage. After a show, enjoy a meal at one of the region’s fine dining establishments or stop for a casual meal at one of the many restaurants, diners, delis or fast food businesses. Many are surprised that such a full-service community exists in a mountain community at 8,500 feet. Woodland Park must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
Your Piggy Bank will thank you
Homes from the upper $100s
30,000 Sq. Ft. Recreation Center
Great New Community Schools
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Energy Star Certified homes
Award Winning Golf Course
Homesites up to nearly 2 acres
CreekView Grill
Homes Starting from the upper $100s!
Miles of Paved Trails
Parade of Homes and MAME Award Winning Homes Designed by: Richmond American Homes, Classic Colorado Springs HBA Builders of the Year: Vantage Homes, Campbell Homes
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SPORTS
Air Force football
There is nothing quite like service academy football on a fall afternoon along the majestic Rampart Range of the Colorado Rockies. From the pre-game fly bys and cadet march on to the Drum and Bugle Corps and parachuting Wings of Blue, game days at Falcon Stadium are truly a unique experience for any sports fan. As usual expectations will be high for the Falcons heading into their 2010 campaign. The team returns a majority of starters from a squad that finished last season at 8-5 with a victory in the Armed Forces Bowl, their third appearance in as many years. Air Force competes in the Mountain West Conference, widely considered one of college football’s premier leagues. MWC schools are consistently among the top-25 teams in the country and continue to enjoy unprecedented success in post-season play and BSC bowl game appearances. This season’s home schedule features matchups with perennial league powers BYU and Utah, along with service academy rival Navy and in-state foe Colorado State. Affordable season ticket packages are available for as low as $8 per ticket. To find out more about ticket specials or how to reserve your seats for the 2010 season visit goairforcefalcons. com, or call the Air Force Academy Ticket Office at 719-472-1895.
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2010-2011 SCHEDULE Date
Opponent / Event
Location
Time / Result
09/04/10
vs. Northwestern State
USAFA
12:00 p.m. MT
09/11/10
vs. BYU
USAFA
2:00 p.m. MT
09/18/10
at Oklahoma
Norman, OK
TBA
09/25/10
at Wyoming
Laramie, WY
12:00 p.m. MT
10/02/10
vs. Navy
USAFA
12:30 p.m. MT
10/09/10
vs. Colorado State
USAFA
12:00 p.m. MT
10/16/10
at San Diego State
San Diego, CA
5:00 p.m. PT
10/23/10
at TCU
Ft. Worth, TX
7:00 p.m. CT
10/30/10
vs. Utah
USAFA
5:30 p.m. MT
11/06/10
at Army
West Point, NY
12:00 p.m. ET
11/13/10
vs. New Mexico
USAFA
4:00 p.m. MT
11/18/10
at UNLV
Las Vegas, NV
7:00 p.m. PT
SPORTS
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
The 2009 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organization’s 22-year history. It all began last year right before the 2008 World Series with the unveiling of a brand new Sky Sox brand image that included new logos and colors as the Sox donned red, white and blue. The new color scheme pays tribute to the significant and important military presence in the region and the true patriotism of the citizens of Colorado Springs. The reception from fans and players alike was tremendous. At 6,531 feet above sea level it is the highest ball park in the United States. Sky Sox fans showed up in record numbers in 2009 as the team drew 300,185 fans over 69 openings to mark the second season in a row that the franchise has eclipsed the 300,000 mark. In addition, the Sox had a record 15 games with over 6,000 fans including a record nine over 7,000 and two over 8,000. An average crowd of 4,351 fans per contest took in games last year which is the second highest per game average in team history.
Sports Facilities Colorado Springs World Arena:
(1998) $57 Million, Seating Capacity: Ice Hockey (7343) Basketball (8,099), Ice Shows (7343) Concerts (9,000), Theatre (3,300) Home of Colorado College Ice Hockey (NCAA Div.1, WCHA), Professional ice skating shows and US Figure Skating Events, concerts and trade shows. State Games of America Opening Ceremony & Figure Skating, Olympic short-track speedskating training venue.
Falcon Stadium, U.S. Air Force Academy: (1962), 46,551, Home of Air
Force Academy Football, graduation ceremonies.
Security Service Field (1988) $3.7 Million, Home Of Colorado Springs Sky Sox AAA baseball (8,500) Pacific Coast League. Concerts (10,000) Some high school and college baseball games.
U.S. Olympic Complex: Sports Center I (1983) Seating: 2,750 Olympic sports events including boxing, gymnastics, volleyball, team handball, wrestling, judo, taekwondo. State Games of America swimming and shooting events. U.S. Olympic Visitor Center with daily tours and Olympic Store. The City’s Major sports events held recently: 2004 NCAA Ice Hockey West Regional Championship; 2007 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, 2005 State Games of America, 2007 USA National Boxing Championships, 2006 US Target Archery Championships. The city will host the 2010 State Games of The West (12,000 athletes) and the 2010 State Games of America. Also coming are the 2010 U.S. Australian Rules Football League national championships, and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Colorado Springs is a unique host to events staged by the United States Olympic Committee, including the U.S. Olympic Festivals in 1978, 1979 and 1983; Olympic Trials, Pan American Games Trials, Paralympic events, National Championships in Olympic Sports, because it is the home of the United States Olympic Committee and 21 of its National Governing Bodies for Olympic sports. The city is uniquely positioned to host Olympic-related events because of the presence of the United States Olympic Committee and many of its National Governing Bodies, and the wide range of multi-sport venues within the city, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the many facilities at the U.S. Olympic Complex and U.S. Olympic Training Center, The Colorado College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 79
HEALTHCARE
Memorial Health System
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Overview
Healthcare Colorado ranked 8th “Healthiest State in the Nation” by the United Health Foundation. The survey evaluated measures that ranged from basic health statistics such as cancer and high-blood pressure to lifestyle indicators such as unemployment, geographic disparities and crime. (11/09)
Colorado continues to have the lowest percentage of obese adults at 18.9 percent according to Trust for America’s Health (07/09)
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Memorial Health System staff, physicians and volunteers are proud to serve the heath care needs of the Pikes Peak region and southern Colorado. Each year, more than 200,000 patients and families receive comprehensive adult and pediatric care through a regional health care system that includes more than a dozen outpatient facilities and three hospitals (Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North and Memorial Hospital for Children).
Our History, our Future
Memorial’s roots date back to 1904, when three pioneering women of the Methodist Church opened Colorado Conference Deaconess Hospital. As our community has grown, so has Memorial. Today, Memorial Health System is on an important and exciting journey to provide highest quality health care for patients, families and community. To this end, Memorial leadership has redefined its mission, vision and values and is partnering with physician leaders in support of patient-centered care. This journey is characterized by integration and alignment of the strategic platform, (mission, vision, values and core objectives) with the cultural platform (an engaged, high-trust team environment) to create a health system where patients heal and people thrive.
By the Numbers
• 671 beds • 35,000 annual admissions • 126,000 annual emergency department visits • 375,000 annual outpatient visits • 5,000 births • 4,300 employees • 850 physicians • 1,000 volunteers
Community Benefit
Creating a healthy community requires more than providing excellent health care. Memorial also invests in prevention, wellness, education and community-building initiatives to help the Pikes Peak region grow and flourish. Each year, Memorial provides a wide array of free or heavily subsidized services, programs and activities that amounts to more than $71 million in annual community benefit. This investment of resources
HEALTHCARE includes the unreimbursed cost of providing medical care to those who can’t afford to pay. Memorial is locally-owned by the citizens of Colorado Springs. A self-supporting city enterprise, Memorial receives no tax subsidy though it treats everyone, regardless of ability to pay. All health system profits are reinvested in local health care services, facilities and equipment for the benefit of the community. In addition, Memorial is one of the region’s largest employers, driving significant economic value through its more than 6,000 employees, physicians and volunteers.
• The Penrose Cancer Center brings leading-edge, compassionate cancer care to the people of southern Colorado. • Penrose-St. Francis' acclaimed Heart Institute consistently achieves outcomes that exceed national benchmarks. • St. Francis Medical Center specializes in maternal-child health with a state-of-the-art birthing center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and the region’s only dedicated pediatric unit. • St. Francis Health Center excels in behavioral health services. • Penrose’s EAP Corporate Health Services helps businesses retain healthy and productive employees. • The PSF Health Learning Center is dedicated to healthy aging through an interdisciplinary approach to managing chronic diseases.
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care facility offering a full complement of emergency, medical and surgical services. Penrose-St. Francis was named one of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for 2008, 2009 and 2010 by HealthGrades, the only recipient in Colorado. Penrose-St. Francis is part of Centura Health, Colorado’s largest hospital and health care network delivering advanced care to more than half a million people each year, across 12 hospitals, seven senior living communities, medical clinics, Flight For Life® and home care and hospice services. Penrose-St. Francis’ and Centura's strength lies in the ability to offer a team of connected networks and shared resources to deliver accessible, reliable and cost-effective health care across the state. For more information about Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, visit www. penrosestfrancis.org or call Ask-A-Nurse at 719-776-5555.
Distinctive services
While Penrose-St. Francis Health Services offers a full complement of emergency, medical and surgical services, several programs and clinical specialties truly distinguish the system:
Peak Vista Community Health Centers Peak Vista Community Health Centers began in 1971 as the Free Clinic of Colorado Springs, helping those citizens without healthcare insurance. Today, Peak Vista offers primary medical, dental and behavioral health care through sixteen centers at 12 sites with children, seniors and pregnant women as its focus. In 2009, it provided more than $14 million in uncompensated care. Its mission of “providing exceptional healthcare for people facing access barriers” directs Peak Vista to serve those experiencing language, childcare, cultural, transportation, financial, age and other challenges which can prevent access to healthcare. With more than 58,000 patients, Peak Vista is the safety net for the uninsured. Ancillary services include pharmacy and laboratory, attended well-child waiting areas, specialty clinics, health education, case management, and much more. Celebrating 39 years, Peak Vista has a paid staff of close to 500, plus a multitude of volunteer physicians and dentists who support its worthy mission. For information about services, center hours and locations, go to www.peakvista.org or contact the Peak Vista Customer Service Center at (719) 632-5700. To support Peak Vista financially, visit www.peakvistafoundation.org or call (719) 344-6458.
Colorado Springs ranked 3rd in “Best Cities for a Housing Recovery” by Forbes.com. Forbes looked at 161 of the country’s largest metropolitan statistical areas (or metros) where sales activity had picked up over the last year, but where foreclosure sales, as a percentage of overall sales were the lowest. (08/09) ENGAGE Colorado Springs 81
EDUCATION
University of Opportunity
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Since 1965, CTU has been the university of choice for over 32,000 career-motivated professionals. Our award winning* Virtual Campus allows you the freedom and flexibility to access coursework and live class sessions around the clock – no matter where you live or work. Fields of Interest: • Business • Computer Science • Engineering • Homeland Security
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From the United States Air Force Academy to the fastest growing campus in the University of Colorado system
Number of School Districts In Colorado, school district boundaries are independent of city or other political boundaries. There are 10 public school districts within El Paso County. Nine public school districts (Nos. 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 14, 20, 38, 49) of varying size serve Colorado Springs’ urban areas. Some of these districts extend outside the city limits into rural areas. Students in Woodland Park, part of Teller County, attend schools in District No. Re-2.
to Pikes Peak Community College, education is a top priority in Colorado Springs. Emphasis is placed on workforce development, training and providing a K-12 education that *CTU’s Virtual Campus was recognized as “Best of the Best” in the Education and Academia category of the 2009 Computerworld Honors Program. Programs vary by location. CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. CEC2364928 88-24047 5/10
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readies students to become productive members of the workforce.
Private Schools There are more than 95 private schools in the Pikes Peak region. To find out more about private schools in a particular area or learn more about the accreditation process, visit the Colorado Department of Education’s website at http://www.cde.state.co.us/choice/nonpublic_resources.htm
Educational Attainment Colorado Springs, CO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Percent Completed College
Percent Completed High School
35.4 27.4
91.2 84.5
Source: 2006-2008 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau Persons 25 and over
EDUCATION
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Post-Secondary Schools Total Colorado Christian University Colorado College Colorado State University – Pueblo Colorado Technical University DeVry University Everest College Intellitec College Intellitec Medical Institute National American University Nazarene Bible College Pikes Peak Community College Regis University Troy State University United States Air Force Academy University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Northern Colorado University of Phoenix University of the Rockies Webster University Totals 35,667
312 1,966 589 2,359 35 500 518 301 305 276 13,056 1,400 40 4,461 8,464 50 594 141 300
Graduate programs in the classroom and online to fit your busy schedule
Source: School Offices of Admissions and Records
Student / Teacher Ratios Harrison Dist. 2 Widefield/Security Dist. 3 Fountain/Ft. Carson Dist. 8 Colorado Springs Dist. 11 Cheyenne Mountain Dist. 12 Manitou Springs Dist. 14 Academy Dist. 20 Lewis-Palmer Dist. 38 Falcon Dist. 49 Woodland Park Dist. RE-2
Students Teachers 11,309 774 8,851 517 7,365 379 23,789 2,069 4,578 281 1,401 91 22,620 1,363 5,950 411 14,398 735 2,797 174
Class Size 15:1 17:1 19:4 14:1 16:1 15:1 17:1 15:1 18:1 16:1
• MBA • Management & Leadership • Human Resources Management • Human Resources Development • Information Technology Management • Space Systems Operations Management • Procurement and Acquisitions Management • Certificate in Government Contracting
Source: Individual School Districts, October 1, 2009 Student Count
ACT Scores
The State of Colorado is one of five states that require all high school juniors to take the ACT test.
2009 ACT Scores:
Math
English Reading
Science
District 11 District 12 District 20 District 38 District 49
19.18 23.93 21.45 22.88 18.76
18.12 23.17 21.67 22.07 17.62
19.25 23.57 21.90 22.34 19.12
19.68 24.45 22.59 22.95 19.26
Average 19.17 23.92 22.01 22.70 18.81
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EDUCATION
UCCS In 1965, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs moved to a craggy hill with a panoramic view of Pikes Peak. Known as the “Cragmor Parcel,” this became the UCCS home for a growing following of scholars. Now, 40 years later, the university offers a broad range of degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences in addition to professional programs in business, engineering, nursing, education and public affairs to meet the needs of Colorado’s second-largest metropolitan area and beyond. In 2001, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities recognized the connection between UCCS and its community, naming it — along with Arizona State University-West — as America’s “most engaged” college campus. But the connection between campus and community dates back many years, as do CU’s ties to Colorado Springs. As early as the 1920s, CU offered courses at numerous city locations including Colorado College and various storefronts. By the mid1960s, community leaders were pressing for a full-fledged CU presence in the community. In his negotiations with then-Governor John Love, HP co-founder David Packard stipulated a CU campus in Colorado Springs to support the continued development of company employees. The combination of the state’s desire to attract Hewlett-Packard to Colorado Springs and George T. Dwire’s sale of the defunct 80acre Cragmor Sanatorium property for $1 led to birth of UCCS. Because of its ties to HP, initial university programs focused on engineering and business. Today, those programs serve as pillars of the university and are joined by programs offered in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the School of Public Affairs and the Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. A 1997 community referendum merged Beth-El College 84 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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of Nursing with UCCS and, in recent years, programs such as the National Institute of Science, Space and Security Centers were added to connect the university with the military to improve national security. Other programs, including the CU Institute for Bioenergetics, cast an eye toward the future. UCCS now offers 34 bachelors, 19 masters and five doctoral degrees and aims to become the premier comprehensive regional research university in the nation with 10,000-12,000 students. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report named UCCS a top Western public university, placing it sixth in its most recent edition and ranking the university’s undergraduate engineering program as among the best in the nation. In addition to its academic programs, UCCS fields 13 men’s and women’s NCAA Division II sports teams and has a full range of student life programming. From its original 80 acres, UCCS has added 440 additional acres to its holdings along the Austin Bluffs in northeast Colorado Springs. Fully 97 percent of the land was donated as community members recognized the university’s potential. In 2009, the university opened its largest building, Science and Engineering. With more than 150,000 square feet, the building offers state-of-the art classrooms and research laboratories. The building received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification, the second building on the campus to earn this designation. In 2007, UCCS opened a campus recreation center which also received LEED gold certification. In 2010, UCCS opened the Gallogly Events Center as home for 1,200 fans of the university’s NCAA Division II athletic programs and as a venue for other large events. Other campus buildings include Main Hall and Cragmor Hall which trace their lineage to the Cragmor Sanatorium, Dwire Hall was
named in recognition of George Dwire’s $1 sale to the state, the Engineering and Applied Science Building, Science Building, Kraemer Family Library, El Pomar Center, Columbine Hall, Campus Services Building, University Center, University Parking Garage, and Summit and Alpine village student housing. The Heller Center for the Arts and Humanities, a planned community and university arts and humanities retreat, resides on the northwestern edge of the campus honors Larry and Dorothy Heller who donated their home and surrounding land to the campus will open in August 2010. On the south side of Austin Bluffs Parkway, UCCS operates a Family Development Center for young children of students, faculty, staff and community members. Along North Nevada Avenue is the Four Diamonds Sports Complex which serves as the home field for the Mountain Lion women’s softball team. Nearby Mountain Lion Stadium is home to UCCS men’s and women’s soccer and intramural sports. In 2001, UCCS purchased an 87,000-squarefoot building at the corner of one of the city’s busiest intersections, Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway. University Hall houses the Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences as well as several other programs. The university effectively controls land between Nevada Ave. and Union Boulevard, providing ample room for expansion. In 2000, the CU Board of Regents designated UCCS as the CU growth campus. In 2003, the Colorado General Assembly approved revisions in the university’s statutory role and mission to remove geographic and program restrictions. In 2005, the Regents approved a seven-year plan that calls for the university to add to its base of 8,464 students (Fall 2009), 653 faculty and 492 staff.
Student Body For the Fall 2009 semester, 8,464 students enrolled and more than 1,500 students participated in extended studies. About 56 percent of students are women and approximately 19 percent of all students are ethnic minorities. Approximately 80 percent of the students are undergraduates. Most (92 percent) students are Colorado residents representing each of the state’s 67 counties. There are in excess of 300 active military personnel and more than 30 U.S. Olympic athletes who pursue higher learning at UCCS annually. The median age for UCCS undergraduates is 24 years. For graduate students, the median age is 35 years.
Budget The campus all-funds annual budget is approximately $135 million. Campus operations contribute $250 million to the local economy annually through construction, employee and student spending, travel and operating expenses.
EDUCATION
Colorado College Students come from all 50 states and abroad Colorado College is a nationally prominent, four-year liberal arts college that was founded in Colorado Springs in 1874. The college operates on the innovative Block Plan, in which its approximately 1,975 undergraduate students study one course at a time in intensive 3½-week blocks. The college also offers a master of arts in teaching degree. Colorado College’s 90-acre campus is located at the foot of Pikes Peak. Students come from all 50 states and from abroad, and represent a wide range of
ethnic, religious, social and economic backgrounds. Their interests are similarly broad, since many students are selected for admission not only on the basis of their academic abilities and promise, but also because of their potential cultural contributions to campus life. About 50 percent of the students eventually go on to graduate or professional schools. The college’s success in preparing students for graduate study is confirmed by the number of its students receiving national fellowships for graduate student. CC graduates have won such prestigious awards as Fulbright, Marshall and
Rhodes Scholarships, and Thomas J. Watson, Woodrow Wilson, Rotary, Luce, National Science Foundation, Mellon and Danforth Fellowships. In addition, many graduates receive generous financial support from graduate and professional schools for advanced study. CC has 15 Division III varsity programs and two Division I sports — men’s hockey and women’s soccer. Colorado College sponsors more than 370 notable lectures, performances and events each year that are open to the general public, sharing vast educational and cultural resources with the community.
CC graduates have won such prestigious awards as Fulbright, Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships, and Thomas J. Watson, Woodrow Wilson, Rotary, Luce, National Science Foundation, Mellon and Danforth Fellowships. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 85
EDUCATION
Pikes Peak Community College
PPCC strives to offer high quality educational opportunities accessible to all, with a focus on student success and responsive to community needs Founded in 1968 in Colorado Springs, PPCC is the largest institution of higher education in the Pikes Peak region. PPCC has three full-service campuses and three satellite sites serving El Paso, Teller, and Elbert Counties. PPCC offers more than 125 programs in liberal arts and sciences transfer and career technical education. The College strives to offer high quality educational opportunities accessible to all, with a focus on student success and responsive to community needs. Based on the 2005 PPCC Economic Impact Study, PPCC has an estimated annual economic impact of about $150 million on the Colorado Springs region. PPCC is the regional center for the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant programs that provide over $1 million to local business and industry. Pikes Peak Community College has created a forward-thinking Economic & Workforce Development Division to provide 86 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
custom training and talent development services focused on supporting the strategic intitiatives of area business and industry. Using analytical assessment tools and proven training processes while addressing industry-specific technology and behavior change requirements, the Division will enhance human performance for new and existing businesses. PPCC guides the overall training process and guarantees to deliver a skilled workforce. The college is actively collaborating with businesses, community agencies and other educational institutions to strengthen regional partnerships, identify emerging training needs and respond in a highly professional manner. The College’s Military Programs at Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson Army Post, Schriever Air Force Base, and the Air Force Academy provide classes and services annually to approximately 1,500 students each year. Through PPCC, a highly diverse group of military personnel and their families obtain access to higher education. To address significant and rapid population growth in the northeast part of the city, PPCC and Falcon School District 49 collaborated on an innovative partnership that resulted in the opening of the PPCC Falcon Campus in fall 2008. The new Falcon Campus provides increased access to higher education for rural citizens and working adults, and create increased opportunities for concurrent enrollment for high school students.
Special Programs The PPCC Nursing Program is a recog-
nized leader in the state and the nation, with innovative curriculum and instruction (such as a state-of-the-art SIM Lab) that allows for individualized learning and the development of higher-order thinking skills. The Nursing Program just received $25,000 from each major hospital in the region for a new nursing position. The PPCC Division of Health, Environmental, Natural, and Physical Sciences has received a NASA grant for physics and chemistry instruction that will expand student learning in core science disciplines. The PPCC Area Vocational Program offers courses to over 500 high school students that would not be typically available to them or at too high a cost to their local school district. The program also offers some courses onsite at a few small, rural school districts through the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program. PPCC has one of the top fire science departments in the United States. The College trains approximately 50% of the early responders (EMT, Fire, Police, and Homeland Security professionals) in Southern Colorado. The Water and Waste Water Management Program at PPCC, recently developed and approved, is one of a handful of such programs in the United States. Through support from the PPCC Foundation and community partnerships, the PPCC Childhood Development Center and Early Childhood Development Program have become a regional center of excellence for training childcare providers.
EDUCATION
The Colorado Springs School
Private Independent (Day School): The Colorado Springs School (Age 3 — Grade 12) Class of 2010 ACT Score: 28 85% of CSS students earned a 3 or better on Advanced Placement tests. Student/Teacher Ratios: 360 students, 55 faculty, 15:1 class size College Admission: On average, 100% of graduates went on to attend college; 73% of them were admitted into their first choice college. Unique attributes: Experiential Education, Global Perspectives, Historic Campus, ACIS Accredited
The Colorado Springs School (CSS) offers an experiential educational curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten throughgrade12 students. Through superior academics and mentoring, CSS prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problemsolving skills, and personal integrity. An education at CSS • delivers strong academics, top college counseling and learning specialists. • provides global perspectives, meaningful service learning, leadership and character building opportunities. • creates a dynamic learning community housed in tremendous facilities,
including a field house, theatre, a historic library, a dining hall, and distinctive classrooms dedicated as art studios, science labs, and technology hubs. • develops authentic relationships through small classes, parent partnerships, deep faculty commitments and a diverse and motivated student body. • educates the whole child through an intentional and integrated core curriculum, as well as offerings in art, band, music, drama, world languages, technology, physical education and athletics. CSS offers bus stops throughout the community, including Briargate, Powers Blvd., Garden of the Gods, Woodmen/Academy, Downtown, Monument, Woodland Park and in Pueblo. Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are also available for qualifying students. The Colorado Springs School is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Schools and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. For more information, visit www. css.org or schedule a personal campus tour with our admission staff at 719.475.9747. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 87
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U.S. Air Force Academy Congress authorized creation of the Air Force Academy in 1954 Many of America’s pioneer airmen advocated the creation of an academy to prepare officers especially for the air service. One of them, Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell, tried in vain to persuade first, the government, then, private interests to establish such a school. In 1948, the Air Force appointed a board of leading civilian and military educators to plan the curriculum for an Air Force academy. The idea made little progress outside the Air Force, until 1949 when Secretary of Defense James Forrestal appointed a board of military and civilian educators. This board headed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, then president of Columbia University, and Robert L. Stearns, president of the University of Colorado, were tasked to recommend a general system of education for the Army, Navy and Air Force. In 1950, this board found the needs of the 88 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
Air Force could not be met by a desirable expansion of the older service academies. The board recommended that an Air Force academy be established without delay and proposed that, in peacetime, not less than 40 percent of the regular officers taken into each service should be academy graduates. Congress authorized creation of the Air Force Academy in 1954. Harold E. Talbott, then secretary of the Air Force, appointed a commission to assist him in selecting the permanent site. After traveling 21,000 miles and considering 580 proposed sites in 45 states, the commission recommended three locations. From those, Secretary Talbott selected the site near Colorado Springs. The state of Colorado contributed $1 million toward the purchase of the property. On July 11, 1955, the same year construction began, the first class of 306 men were sworn in at a temporary site at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver. Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon, a key figure in the development of the Academy since 1949, was recalled from retirement to become the first superintendent. Two years later, Maj. Gen. Briggs took over as the Academy’s second superintendent. During his tour, on Aug. 29, 1958, the wing of 1,145 cadets moved to its present site from Denver. Less than a year later the Academy
received accreditation. On March 3, 1964, the authorized strength of the Cadet Wing was increased to 4,417 and later reduced to its present number of 4,000. Perhaps the most controversial event in Academy history was the admission of women. President Gerald R. Ford signed legislation Oct. 7, 1975, permitting women to enter the nation’s military academies. Women entered the Air Force Academy for the first time on June 28, 1976. The first class with women graduated in May 1980. As with any other institution, the Air Force Academy has suffered growing pains. But in its relatively short period of existence, the school has excelled in its quest for excellence to a degree that similar organizations achieved only after much longer periods. The Academy has provided the Air Force with a corps of officers dedicated to upholding the high standards of the United States. The Air Force has provided a proving ground for these officers and a source for the dedicated staff members who have come to the academy to educate and train these future leaders. Throughout its history, one theme has been constant and persistent ‑ a “Commitment to Excellence.” And, it’s with that theme that the Air Force Academy looks forward to the future.
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A Legacy of Exceptional Business Education
1991
1966
College of Business graduates its first three students: one undergraduate and two MBAs
PGA Golf Management program begins
College of Business earns AACSB accreditation, putting it in the top 30% of business schools nationally
2007
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USOC and national governing bodies
USOC United States Olympic Center
Olympism & Olympic Ideals A philosophy of life rooted in the balanced development of the mind, body and character, combining culture and education with a commitment to promoting peace, understanding, dignity, fair play and respect for others.
Olympic Movement The concerted, organized, universal and permanent action, carried out under the authority of the International Olympic Committee, by all individuals and entities who are inspired by the values of Olympism.
USOC Mission To support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive excellence and to preserve the Olympic Ideals, thereby inspiring all Americans.
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organizations, furthers the Olympic Movement in the United States by supporting U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes on and off the field of play. This support comes in the form of direct athlete funding, health insurance, tuition grants, marketing opportunities, athlete services and Olympic Training Center facilities. Another key component is performance services for America’s top athletes, which includes sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition, sports technology and other services. The USOC also supports America’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes through their National Governing Bodies (NGBs). The USOC works with NGBs in developing customized and creative athlete support programs that make an impact. Funding also goes directly to NGBs to implement these programs and assist their athletes. The USOC increased direct financial support to athletes and National Governing Bodies from $44 million in 2005 to $58.5 million in 2008. Funding for U.S. Paralympics nearly quadrupled, going from $3.1 million in 2005 to $11.1 million in 2008. The USOC, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the sole entity in the United States whose mission involves training, entering and underwriting the full expenses for the U.S. teams in the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan
American Games. In addition to being the steward of the U.S. Olympic Movement, the USOC is the moving force for support of sports in the United States that are on the program of the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games. The U.S. Olympic Committee also oversees the process by which U.S. cities seek to be selected as a Candidate City to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, winter or summer, or the Pan American Games. In addition, the USOC approves the U.S. trial sites for the Olympic, Paralympic and Pan American Games team selections. For more information, visit www.teamusa.org.
Brand The U.S. Olympic Team continues to be the most positively viewed sports property in the United States, with all positive brand image perceptions increasing. Research by Lieberman Research Worldwide in the fall of 2008 showed that the U.S. Olympic brand remains the sports brand with the strongest overall appeal to Americans, higher than organizations such as the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the National Basketball League. Sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic Team continues to be most beneficial to a company’s image when compared to other sports properties, and U.S. Olympic Team spon-
USOC and national governing bodies sorship increasingly has the greatest impact on brand choice. Olympians have the most positive image and are identified as better role models than athletes in all other major sports.
History In 1978, the passage of The Amateur Sports Act (now The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act – revised in 1998) as federal law appointed the U.S. Olympic Committee as the coordinating body for all Olympic-related athletic activity in the United States. The vision of the USOC is to enable America’s athletes to realize their Olympic and Paralympic dreams. That vision began with a small group, headed by James E. Sullivan, the founder of the Amateur Athletic Union, which entered U.S. athletes in the inaugural Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. Dr. William Milligan Sloane served as the first president of the committee in 1894. The formal committee, initially named the American Olympic Association, was formed at a meeting in November 1921 at the New York Athletic Club. In 1940, the AOA changed its name to the United States of America Sports Federation and, in 1945, changed it again to the United States Olympic Association. Public Law 805, which granted the USOA a federal charter, was enacted in 1950. This charter enabled the USOA to solicit tax-deductible contributions as a private, non-profit corporation. In 1961, when major constitutional revisions were made, the name of the USOA was changed to the United States Olympic Committee. The USOC moved its headquarters from New York City to Colorado Springs on July 1, 1978. On Nov. 8, 1978, Public Law 95-606 (The Amateur Sports Act) was enacted by Congress. It specifically named the USOC as the coordinating body for athletic activity in the United States directly relating to international Olympic family athletic competition, including the sports on the programs of the Olympic and Pan American Games. The USOC was also given the responsibility of promoting and supporting physical fitness and public participation in athletic activities by encouraging developmental programs in its member organizations. The act also included provisions for recognizing National Governing Bodies for the sports on the Olympic (winter and summer) and Pan American Games programs and
gave the USOC the general authority, on a continuing basis, to review matters related to the recognition of NGBs in the act. This public law not only protects the emblems of the IOC and the USOC, but also gives the USOC exclusive rights to the words “Olympic,” “Olympiad” and “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” as well as to Olympic-related symbols in the United States. There is, however, a grandfather clause that enables anyone using the symbols or terminology before Sept. 21, 1950, to continue using them. The law also requires all governance councils of the USOC and NGBs to have at least 20 percent membership and voting power by “recent and active” athletes. The law further states: “The Corporation shall be nonpolitical and, as an organization, shall not promote the candidacy of any person seeking public office.”
Athlete Services & Facilities The USOC system of training centers involves three owned and operated facilities, an education center, approximately 18 NGBspecific sites (some of which carry the USOC designation) and evolving clusters (5-6 NGB programs) in several cities across the USA. The three USOC-owned and -operated facilities are located in Colorado Springs, CO; Lake Placid, NY and Chula Vista, CA. For many NGBs, the OTCs provide the optimal training environment for their teams in some or all of their disciplines. Most of these NGBs are heavily reliant on the Training Centers for the development of competitive Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls. The strategy in providing an optimal environment is to ensure access to facilities appropriate for training worldclass athletes, along with a full range of performance and support services that create a fully integrated training situation for each athlete and coach. The advantage the U.S. Olympic Training Centers have over any other facilities in America is that they offer the inspiration of training in and around the most elite athletes in many sports, and a comprehensive training environment in which literally everything necessary to develop international athletes is available and coordinated for effective usage. The OTCs focus on athletes, programs and enhanced integration of performance services. Athletes enjoy a more comfortable and efficient stay thanks to sponsor activation, such as the Hilton Family Hotels’ dorm
room upgrades and the AT&T Connection Center, and athlete services facilities like the Sports Medicine and Sports Science Center and a dining hall complete with a staff of nutritionists specializing in performance diets. International guests continue to visit the OTCs and take advantage of the facilities through an increase in programs developed by the International Relations Division and outreach efforts. In addition, both the Colorado Springs and Chula Vista locations support resident athletes training as part of the U.S. Paralympic Military Program.
U.S. Olympic Complex The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs most closely resembles an international sports institute, in that it is a base for education, research and training opportunities, as well as a residence for top athletes in several sports. The center has 11 indoor gymnasiums, one outdoor and three indoor shooting ranges, a nearby velodrome, an indoor swimming pool and outdoor recreational pool and the plains and mountains of Colorado as venues for preparing teams. Comprehensive services in performance recovery and sports medicine are based in Colorado Springs and serve as the network center of scientists, doctors, athletic trainers and other services providers around the United States. The U.S. Olympic Complex, former home of ENT Air Force Base and headquarters of the North American Defense Command, became the USOC administrative headquarters in July 1978, though athletes first began training at the complex in 1977. In October 1996 and April 1997, the USOC officially dedicated and opened its new $23.8 million, Phase II facilities – a state-of-the-art sports medicine and sport science center and an athlete center, which includes a dining hall and two residence halls. The USOC is able to provide housing, dining, training facilities and other services for up to 557 coaches and athletes at one time at the OTC.
Facilities Aquatics Center: The Aquatics Center is 42,843 square feet and contains a 50x25meter swimming pool, two meters deep at the ends and three meters deep in the center. The pool has two moveable bulkheads, 10 50-meter lanes and 20 25-meter lanes, and contains 909,000 gallons of water. The Continued on next page
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USOC and national governing bodies facility is primarily used by the USA’s finest swimmers, synchronized swimmers, modern pentathletes, triathletes and water polo players, but is also utilized by other athletes for cross-training. An overhead catwalk and underwater cameras allow for filming athletes both above and below water for testing purposes. Sports Centers I and II: The Olympic Sports Center I, the first multi-sport gymnasium built on the Colorado Springs Complex, is a 47,000 square-foot facility containing six gymnasiums, which can accommodate the training requirements for 14 Olympic and Pan American sports. Sports that are housed in Sports Center I include badminton, basketball, boxing, gymnastics, judo, taekwondo, volleyball and Paralympic sports. This center can also accommodate archery and many other sports for national and international events. Sports Center II was completed in October 1993 as part of the phase I construction. This facility has more than 47,000 square feet of training facilities. It can accommodate nine different sports. Sports housed in this facility include basketball, weightlifting, wrestling, volleyball and the strength and conditioning room which features state-of-the-art equipment provided by U.S. Olympic Team sponsor, 24 Hour Fitness. Velodrome: The USOC also operates a world-class velodrome in Memorial Park, a Colorado Springs city park located five blocks south of the U.S. Olympic Complex. It is one of 23 velodromes in the United States, and is considered among the top cycling facilities in the world. Several world records have been set on the track. Olympic Shooting Center: The Olympic Shooting Center is the largest indoor shooting facility in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest in the world. The center features 29 50-meter firing points for rifle and pistol shooting, eight 25-meter pistol bays for rapid-fire pistol and women’s sports pistol, four 10-meter running target rifle ranges and 72 10-meter air rifle and air pistol fire points. Athlete Services Center: This center supports the personal needs of resident athletes outside of their competition and training commitments. The center provides education, recreation and community activities as well as computer workstations, communication resources and job opportunities. The center is also a place to relax and play games. The dining hall offers food for every type of athlete and the adjacent resident halls provide each resident athlete with their own bedroom and a private bathroom. Recovery Center: The Recovery Center is a state-of-theart facility where athletes have access to the latest technology, massage, and nutrition to help their bodies recover from the stresses that their sports place on their bodies.  The recovery center has cut down on fatigue which can lead to lower performance and even injury.
Usotc By The Numbers 13 Resident programs 175 Average number of resident athletes at the OTC 242 Dorm rooms 515 Beds at the OTC 681 Annual programs at the OTC 700 Average number of international athletes visiting the OTC
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USOC and national governing bodies
U.S. Paralympics
U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation
United States Anti-Doping Agency
USA Boxing
www.usparalympics.org 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Tel: (719) 866-2030 Fax: (719) 866-2029 E-mail: paralympicinfor@usoc.org Charlie Huebner, Chief, U.S. Paralympics Joseph Walsh, Managing Director
www.usada.org 1330 Quail Lake Loop, Suite 260 Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4651 Tel: (719) 785-2000 Fax: (719) 785-2001 E-mail: usada@usada.org Drug Reference Line™: 1-800-233-0393 (in the U.S.); (719) 785-2020 (outside the U.S.) Drug Reference Online™: www.usada.org/dro
www.usbsf.com 1631 Mesa Ave., Copper Building Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Tel: (719) 634-5186 Fax: (719) 520-3212 John Ball, Chairman Darrin Steele, CEO E-mail: dsteele@usbsf.com
www.usaboxing.org 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5776 Tel: (719) 866-2300 Fax: (719) 632-3426 Thomas Virgets, Chairman of the Board Mike Martino, Interim Executive Director
USA Cycling, Inc.
1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Tel: (719) 632-5551 Tel: (719) 866-4444 (OTC registration desk) Fax: (719) 632-1035 (operations) Fax: (719) 866-4645 (director) Glen Werner Roseboom, Director
www.usacycling.org 210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Tel: (719) 434-4200 Fax: (719) 434-4372 E-mail: membership@usacycling.org Mark Abramson, President Steve Johnson, CEO E-mail: sjohnson@usacycling.org
USA Archery
U.S. Fencing Association
USA Badminton
USA Field Hockey
Olympic Training Center
www.USArchery.org 711 North Tejon Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tel: (719) 866-4576 Fax: (719) 632-4733 E-mail: info@usarchery.org Bill Corbin, Chair Denise Parker, Chief Executive Officer
www.usabadminton.org 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Tel: (719) 866-4808 Fax: (719) 866-4507 E-mail: info@usabadminton.org Dan Cloppas, Executive Director E-mail: dcloppas@aol.com
USA Basketball
www.usabasketball.com 5465 Mark Dabling Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3842 Tel: (719) 590-4800 Fax: (719) 590-4811 E-mail: fanmail@usabasketball.com Jerry Colangelo, Chairman Jim Tooley, Executive Director E-mail: jtooley@usabasketball.com
www.usfencing.org 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5774 Tel: (719) 866-4511 Fax: (719) 632-5737 E-mail: info@USFencing.org Kalle Weeks, President Kurt Aichele, Executive Director
www.usafieldhockey.com 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Tel: (719) 866-4567 Fax: (719) 632-0979 E-mail: information@usafieldhockey.com Steven Locke, Executive Director
U.S. Figure Skating
www.usfigureskating.org 20 First Street Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3697 Tel: (719) 635-5200 Fax: (719) 635-9548 E-mail: info@usfigureskating.org Patricia St. Peter, President David Raith, Executive Director E-mail: draith@usfigureskating.org Tel: (719) 228-3412
USA Hockey, Inc.
www.usahockey.com 1775 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Tel: (719) 576-8724 Fax: (719) 538-1160 E-mail: usah@usahockey.org Ron DeGregorio, President Dave Ogrean, Executive Director E-mail: daveo@usahockey.org Tel: (719) 576-8724 ext. 163
USA Judo
www.usjudo.org 1 Olympic Plaza, Suite 505 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Tel: (719) 866-4730 Fax: (719) 866-4733 Lance Nading, President Jose Rodriguez, CEO E-mail: jose.h.rodriguez@usajudo.us
USA Pentathlon
1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Tel: (303) 677-1509 Barry Matchett, Chair Brad Camp, Executive Director E-mail: bcamp@usapentathlon.org
USA Shooting
www.usashooting.org 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5762 Tel: (719) 866-4670 Fax: (719) 866-4884 E-mail: media@usashooting.org Gary Anderson, President Robert Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer E-mail: Robert.mitchell@usashooting.org
USA Swimming
www.usaswimming.org 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5770 Tel: (719) 866-4578 Fax: (719) 866-4049 Jim Wood, President Chuck Wielgus, Executive Director
USA Table Tennis
www.usatt.org 711 North Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tel: (719) 866-4583 Fax: (719) 632-6071 E-mail: ed@usatt.org Peter Scudner, Chair Michael Cavanaugh, CEO E-mail: ceo@usatt.org
Colorado Springs ranked 3rd most-obsessed sports town in America by Men’s Health Magazine. The survey based its conclusion on ticket sales, apparel sales and television viewership. (07/09) ENGAGE Colorado Springs 93
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The tallest sand dune in America is in Great Sand Dunes National Monument outside of Alamosa. This bizarre 46,000-acre landscape of 700-foot sand peaks was the creation of ocean waters and wind more than one million years ago.
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Media
City of Colorado Springs Web: www.springsgov.com Phone: (719) 385-2489
Television stations
Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corp. Web: www.coloradosprings.org Phone: (719) 471-8183 Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Web: www.coloradospringschamber.org Phone: (719) 635-1551
KOAA (NBC) Web: www.koaa.com (719) 632-5030 KTSC (PBS) Web: www.rmpbs.org Phone: (719) 543-8800 KKTV (CBS) Web: www.kktv.com Phone: (719) 634-2844 KRDO (ABC) Web: www.krdo.com Phone: (719) 632-1515
Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership Web: www.downtown80903.com Phone: (719) 886-0088
KXRM (FOX) Web: www.coloradoconnection.com Phone: (719) 596-2100
Experience Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau Web: www.VisitCOS.com Phone: (800) 888-4748
Newspapers
Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs Web: www.cshba.com Phone: (719) 592-1800
Colorado Springs Business Journal (weekly) Web: www.csbj.com Phone: (719) 634-5905
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Web: www.pprbd.org Phone: (719) 327-2880 Pikes Peak Library District Web: www.ppld.org Phone: (719) 531-6333 Colorado Springs Police Department Web: www.springsgov.com Phone: (719) 444-7000
Colorado Springs Gazette (daily) Web: www.gazette.com Phone: (719) 632-5511
Colorado Springs Independent (weekly) Web: www.csindy.com Phone: (719) 575-4545 Hispania News http://www.hispania-news.com P.O. Box 15116 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 (719) 540-0220 (For a full listing of media call 719-634-5905)
Elected Officials President
Colorado Springs Fire Department Web: www.springsgov.com Phone: (719) 385-5950
President Barrack H. Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 president@whitehouse.gov
Colorado Springs Utilities Web: www.csu.org Phone: (719) 448-4800
U.S. SENATE
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region Web: www.hsppr.org Phone: (719) 444-8437 94 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
Michael F. Bennet – D 702 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5852 409 North Tejon Street, Suite 107 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: (719) 328-1100
Mark Udall - R Hart Office Building Suite SH-317 Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone (202) 224-5941 2880 International Circle, Suite 107 Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Phone: (719) 471-3993
U.S. HOUSE
Doug Lamborn - R 437 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-0605 202-225-4422 3730 Sinton Road, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 520-0055
GOVERNOR
Bill Ritter - D State Capitol, Room 136 Denver, CO 80203 303-866-2471 Governor.ritter@state.co.us
STATE SENATE District 1 Greg Brophy - R P.O. Box 332 Wray, CO 80758 Local: (970) 332-5766 Capitol: (303) 866-6360 District 4 Mark Scheffel – R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303) 866-4869 District 9 Dave Schultheis - R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Local: 532-0546 Capitol: (303) 866-4835 District 10 Bill Cadman – R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303) 866-2737 District 11 John Morse - D Colorado State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-6364
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Colorado ranked 4th “Happiest State” by LiveScience.com. The study includes six types of well-being: overall evaluation of lives, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors (such as whether a person smokes or exercises), and job satisfaction. (11/09) District 12 Keith King – R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303) 866-4880
STATE HOUSE District 14 Kent Lambert - R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2937 rep.kent.lambert@comcast.net District 15 Mark Waller – R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303) 866-5525 District 16 Larry Liston - R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2965 Local: 649-9742 larry.liston.house@state.co.us District 17 Dennis Apuan – D 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303) 866-3069 District 18 Michael Merrifield - D Colorado State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Local: 460-0580 Capitol: (303) 866-2932 michael.merrifield.house@state.co.us District 19 Marsha Looper - R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2946 marsha.looper.house@state.co.us District 20 Amy Stephens - R Colorado State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Denver CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2924
District 21 Bob Gardner - R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2191 bob.gardner.house@state.co.us
District 2 Larry Lasha
District 60 Tom Massey - R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2747 tom.massey.house@state.co.us
TELLER COUNTY COMMISSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
District 1 William Buckhanan Phone: (719) 689-2988 buck@co.teller.co.us
Peggy Littleton 201 East Colfax Ave. Denver 80203 (303) 866-6817
EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSION 27 E. Vermijo Ave. Colorado Springs, 80903-2208 (719) 520-7276 Fax: 520-6397 District 4 Dennis Hisey - R, Chair dennishisey@elpasoco.com District 1 Wayne Williams - R waynewilliams@elpasoco.com District 2 Amy Lathan - R amylathan@elpasoco.com District 3 Sally Clark - R sallyclark@elpasoco.com District 5 Jim Bensberg - R, Vice chair jimbensberg@elpasoco.com
FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSION 615 Macon Ave. #105 Canon City, CO 81212 Phone: (719) 276-7300 Fax: (719) 275-7626 Web: www.fremontco.com District 1 Mike Stiehl
District 3 Ed Norden
P.O. Box 959 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Phone: (719) 689-2988 Fax: 689-3268 Web: www.co.teller.co.us
District 2 Robert Campbell Phone: (719) 689-2988 campbellr@co.teller.co.us District 3 James A. Ignatius Phone: (719) 689-2988 ignatiusj@co.teller.co.us
COLORADO SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL P.O. Box 1575, Colorado Springgs, CO, 80901 Mayor Lionel Rivera City: (719) 385-5986 Fax: (719) 385-5495 lrivera@springsgov.com Larry Small, Vice Mayor, At-large Member Council office: (719) 385-5485 Fax: (719) 385-5495 lsmall@springsgov.com Scott Hente, District 1 Council office: (719) 385-5487 Fax: (719) 385-5495 shente@springsgov.com Darryl Glenn, District 2 Council office: (719) 385-5493 Fax: (719) 385-5495 dglenn@springsgov.com ENGAGE Colorado Springs 95
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Colorado Springs ranked Best Place to Live by Outside magazine. Factors like cost of living, unemployment, nightlife, commute time, access to green spaces and multisport factor including quality and proximity to biking, running, paddling, hiking, and skiing. (07/09)
Sean Paige, District 3 Council office: (719) 385-5470 Fax: (719) 385-5495 spaige@springsgov.com William B. (Bernie) Herpin Jr., District 4 Council office: (719) 385-5492 Fax: (719) 573-2540 bherpin@springsgov.com Jan Martin, At-large member Council office: (719) 385-5486 Fax: (719) 578-0323 jmartin@springsgov.com Tom Gallagher, At-large Member Council office: (719) 385-5491 Fax: (719) 385-55495 tgallagher@springsgov.com Randy Purvis, At-large Member Council office: (719) 385-5469 Fax: (719) 385-5495 rpurvis@springsgov.com
City of CaÑon City 128 Main St. P.O. Box 1460 Canon City, CO 81212 Phone: (719) 269-9011
City of Victor
P.O. Box 86 Victor, CO 80860 Phone (719) 689-2284 Fax: (719) 689-2703
City of Woodland Park P.O. Box 9007 Woodland Park, CO 80866 Phone: (719) 687-9246 Fax: (719) 687-5232
Town of Calhan P.O. Box 236 Calhan, CO 80808 Phone: (719) 347-2586 Fax: (719) 347-2581
Town of Green Mountain Falls
Quick Contacts Better Business Bureau ................................... 719-636-1155 City Clerk’s Office ............................................. 719-385-5901 City Council Members . .................................... 719-385-5986 City of Colorado Springs General Info ............... 719-365-CITY Colorado House of Representatives ................. 800-811-7647 Colorado Springs Airport ................................. 719-550-1900 Colorado Springs Business Journal .................. 719-634-5905 Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau . ........................................ 800-888-4748 Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corp. .................................719-471-8183 Colorado Springs Utilities ................................ 719-448-4800
7035 Oak Street Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819 Phone: (719) 684-9414
County Assessor’s Office .................................. 719-520-6600
Town of Monument
Downtown Partnership ................................... 719-886-0088
P.O. Box 325 Monument, CO 80132 Phone: (719) 481-2954
County Commissioners .................................... 719-520-6444 District Attorney’s Office .................................. 719-520-6000 El Paso County Human Resources .................... 719-520-7400 El Paso County Procurement and Contracts Dept........................................... 719-520-6390 Fourth Judicial District Courts . ........................ 719-448-7700
City of Cripple Creek P.O. Box 430 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Phone: (719) 689-2502 Fax: (719) 689-2774
City of Fountain 116 S. Main St. Fountain, CO 80817 Phone: (719) 322-2000 Fax: (719) 322-2001
City of Manitou Springs 606 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Phone (719) 685-5481 Fax: (719) 685-5233
Town of Palmer Lake 54 Valley Crescent Palmer Lake, CO 80133 Phone: (719) 481-2953 Fax: 488-9305 96 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
Members of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives may be contacted through the main Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce .................................... 719-635-1551 Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs ......................................... 719-592-1800 Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region ....... 719-473-1741 Memorial Hospital . ......................................... 719-365-5000
Letters to any state senator or representative can be sent to: State Capitol, Denver, CO 80203 Main telephone switchboards: State House: (800) 811-7647 State Senate: (888) 473-8136 Bill information: (303) 866-3055 To find out your representative in national, state, county or city government, call the El Paso County elections office at (719) 575-8683, the Fremont County Clerk at (719) 275-1522 or the Teller County elections office at (719) 689-2951
Penrose-St. Francis Hospital ............................ 719-776-5000 Pikes Peak Association of Realtors ................... 719-633-7718 Pikes Peak Library District ............................... 719-531-6333 Pikes Peak Regional Building Department ...... 719-327-2880 Pikes Peak Workforce Center . .......................... 719-667-3700 SCORE . ............................................................ 719-636-3074 Senate Information ......................................... 888-473-8136 Small Business Development Center ............... 719-272-7232 State of Colorado Business Assistance Center .........800-333-7798 US Small Business Administration ................... 303-844-2607 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ...... 719-262-3000 Voter Information . .......................................... 719-575-VOTE
CC and the Community CC contributes approximately $110 million annually to the local economy The college hosts more than 370 free public lectures, concerts, plays, films and other public events during the school year CC students donated 51,932 hours of volunteer service last year to local nonprofits
Great Beginnings at Colorado College CC alumni serving the U.S. presidential administration include: Ken Salazar ’77, secretary of the interior Marcia Kemper McNutt ’74, director of the U.S. Geological Survey Jane Lubchenco ’69, administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Lori Garver ’83, deputy administrator, NASA Harris Sherman ’64, agriculture undersecretary for natural resources and environment
Top CC Majors by Size Biology Economics Political Science Sociology International Political Economy Geology
CC Students and Alumni Accomplishments 67 Watson Fellowships 35 Fulbright Fellowships 14 Rhodes Scholarships 1 Nobel Prize
Life after CC 55% of students complete an internship while at CC 70% complete or are enrolled in graduate or professional school five years after graduation
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531 new students enrolled this year; 44% are receiving some form of financial aid. For the 37% of admitted students with an official class rank from their high schools: Top 1%: 26% Top 5%: 53% Top 10%: 71% Top 25%: 92%
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